Qualification
Expertise
Dr. Natalia Usuga is a Consultant Pulmonologist with international academic training and a steadfast commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care. She combines rigorous clinical methods with genuine empathy, guiding patients and families toward lasting clinical stability through accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and individualized treatment plans.
Her clinical expertise spans asthma (including severe asthma and biologic therapy), COPD and pulmonary rehabilitation, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung diseases (including sarcoidosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis), sleep-disordered breathing (OSA, CPAP/BiPAP titration), pleural disease (effusion, pneumothorax, empyema), pulmonary embolism, complex pulmonary infections (including TB/NTM), and post-COVID care. She performs diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy—including EBUS-TBNA, BAL and endobronchial biopsies—and routinely interprets pulmonary function testing (spirometry, DLCO, body plethysmography and CPET).
Dr. Usuga is known for her multidisciplinary approach, partnering closely with radiology, thoracic surgery, allergy/immunology, sleep medicine and rehabilitation to deliver seamless care. A clear, compassionate communicator, she prioritizes shared decision-making, practical education, and follow-up tailored to each patient’s goals and daily life. She mentors trainees and contributes to quality-improvement initiatives to keep practice aligned with the best international standards.
