Dr. Natalia Usuga

Dr. Natalia Usuga is a Consultant Pulmonologist with 14 years of clinical experience and extensive international training across Spain, the United States, and Latin America. She completed her medical degree in Colombia, followed by specialist pulmonology training in Spain and fellowship training at multiple leading hospitals including La Fe Hospital in Valencia and Jiménez Díaz Foundation in Madrid. Her practice combines rigorous, evidence-based medicine with genuine empathy, focusing on accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's goals.

Dr. Usuga's clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of respiratory diseases: severe asthma (including biologic therapy), COPD with pulmonary rehabilitation, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung diseases (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, sarcoidosis), pulmonary hypertension, sleep-disordered breathing (obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP/BiPAP titration), pleural disease, pulmonary embolism, tuberculosis, and post-COVID respiratory recovery. She performs diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including advanced techniques such as EBUS-TBNA (ultrasound-guided needle biopsy), bronchoalveolar lavage, and endobronchial biopsies. She also routinely interprets comprehensive pulmonary function testing and performs endoscopic emphysema treatment using coils or valves.

Dr. Usuga is known for her collaborative, multidisciplinary approach—partnering with radiology, thoracic surgery, allergy/immunology, and sleep medicine specialists to deliver seamless, integrated care. She prioritizes shared decision-making, patient education, and mentors trainee doctors while contributing to quality-improvement initiatives aligned with international best practice.