David Sousa, MD, Fccm
About David Sousa, MD, Fccm
David Sousa, MD, FCCM, serves as the Associate Medical Director of Pulmonary and Medical and Critical Care Medicine at Atlantic Health System, where he has also launched a COVID Recovery Center and developed the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program. He has extensive experience in critical care and rehabilitation, having operationalized a Post-ICU Care Center and built a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center.
Work at Atlantic Health System
David Sousa, MD, FCCM, serves in multiple roles at Atlantic Health System. He has been the Associate Medical Director for Pulmonary and Medical and Critical Care Medicine since 2023. He also holds the position of Medical Director for the Atlantic Post-ICU Care Center, a role he has maintained since 2020. In addition, he has been the Program Director for the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program since 2022. His work includes developing compliant protocols and program curriculum for the fellowship, enhancing the training and education of future critical care specialists.
Education and Expertise
David Sousa earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Boston University School of Medicine, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Physiology from Northeastern University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in pulmonary and critical care medicine, which he has applied throughout his career in various clinical and academic settings.
Background
David Sousa has a diverse background in medicine, having completed his Internal Medicine Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital from 2008 to 2011. He further specialized in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine through a fellowship at the same institution from 2011 to 2014. His clinical experience is complemented by his academic role as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University since 2016, where he contributes to the education of medical students and residents.
Achievements
David Sousa launched a COVID Recovery Center that evaluated and treated 1,500 patients, providing specialized post-COVID support. He operationalized a Post-ICU Care Center to address the physical, mental, and emotional symptoms experienced by patients and their families after intensive care. Additionally, he built the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center from the ground up, showcasing his skills in innovation and collaboration. During the COVID pandemic, he created new protocols to guide patient care, ensuring adaptability within the clinical team.