Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Pulmonary, critical care and thoracic surgery providers help you breathe easier by providing expertise in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary (lung) disorders. We care for patients with diseases of the respiratory tract and hospitalized patients with complex, sometimes life-threatening, critical illnesses. We also provide expert care for the diseases of the chest while balancing the risks and benefits of surgery. This includes minimally invasive (VATS) approaches.

Our Services Include:

• Asthma
• Chest infection
• Chronic bronchitis
• Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
• Cough
• Diaphragm abnormalities
• Emphysema
• Esophagus abnormalities
• Infectious diseases
• Lung cancer
• Lung disease (including end-stage)
• Lung nodules
• Masses or abnormalities in the chest, ribs, lung
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Respiratory failure
• Sarcoidosis
• Shortness of breath
• Thoracic masses
• Trachea abnormalities

Additional Services & Resources

• ACT assessment for asthma
• Bronchoscopy
• EBUS – a non-surgical tool that accurately detects lung cancer and other diseases causing enlarged lymph nodes in the chest
• Overnight oximetry
• Pulmonary function testing
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Spirometry
• Walking oximetry

Our Expertise

In addition to providing hospital and office based care of patients, our pulmonary and critical physicians provide 24/7 on-site coverage to patients in the critical care units at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. This level of coverage was pioneered by PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in our region and is the national model for excellence in critical care. Our experienced Critical Care specialists are continuously present to ensure a timely response to the ever-changing needs of critically ill patients, their families and other members of the critical care team.