Johan Coolen MD

Dr. Johan Coolen is a thoracic radiologist and Emeritus Professor of Clinical Radiology in the Faculty of Medicine at Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium, where he is also affiliated with the Leuven Cancer Institute and the Department of Translational and Interventional Radiology. His clinical expertise focuses on advanced imaging of diffuse lung disease, lung cancer, and thoracic conditions, with particular interest in imaging of the pleura, mediastinum, and esophagus. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Coolen is an active researcher with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as lung imaging techniques, radiological assessment of pulmonary disease, and surgical imaging protocols. His contributions reflect his commitment to integrating cutting-edge diagnostic imaging with patient-centered care and translational research in thoracic oncology and pulmonary medicine.