Physician, Professor
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine
Department: Internal Medicine
I am a board-certified pulmonary and critical care physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in lung transplantation, pulmonary medicine, and sleep disorders, providing expert care for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
My patients can rely on me for high-quality, compassionate care and honest communication. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives personalized treatment that supports both immediate recovery and long-term lung health.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I serve as a clinical professor of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where I am committed to advancing education and research in pulmonary and transplant medicine.
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I focus my research on the critical care management of solid organ transplant patients, including the pulmonary complications that arise following transplantation. My work also examines physical conditioning in lung transplant candidates and recipients, supported by ongoing studies in cardiopulmonary exercise testing, donor lung quality, and inflammatory gene sequencing in lung allograft dysfunction.
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Evaluation of Lung Transplant Candidates
Donor Quality: American College of Chest Physicians Lung Transplant Research Consortium
Inflammatory Gene Sequencing in Lung Allograft Dysfunction. Translational project with Megan Ballinger, PhD
Nunley DR, Dauber JH. 1996. Lung transplantation: Implications for the general internist. Ed. Schrier. Advances in Internal Medicine. Volume 41. Mosby-Year Book, Inc. Chicago, IL.
Dauber JH, Williams PA, Nunley DR. 1998. Pulmonary transplantation. Ed. Stein. Internal Medicine. 5th Edition. Mosby, Inc. St. Louis, MO.
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Nunley has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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Outstanding. Very knowledgeable and professional. Unhurried.
Dr.Nunley was kind and thorough.
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My providers were very caring and listened to me at all times
My care providers are awesome
He is the best
Was very attentive with my concerns and feelings about my anticipated upcoming lung transplant .His manner made me feel very comfortable
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