For those patients with chronic breathing problems, or trouble sleeping, we have assembled an expert team of board-certified physicians and providers ready to help.
Pulmonology
While primary care doctors are skilled at helping patients with mild or short-term conditions like colds or respiratory infections, pulmonologists are specially trained and equipped to diagnose, treat, and manage the more complex illnesses that primarily affect the lungs.
If you have a cough that lasts for a long time or if you have trouble breathing, your regular healthcare provider may suggest that you see a pulmonologist. This specialist is an expert in diagnosing and treating lung-related health conditions. This is important especially when the condition requires long-term management.
Some of the illnesses treated by our team include:
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD and emphysema.)
- COVID-19
- Cystic fibrosis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung nodules and cancer
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary embolism
Trouble Sleeping
Sleep-disordered breathing (obstructive sleep apnea) is the most common sleep disorder worldwide. Pulmonologists have expertise in sleep-disordered breathing, since the respiratory system plays a critical role in many sleep disorders. Effective management of sleep-disordered breathing conditions requires a comprehensive understanding of both pulmonary and sleep medicine, leading to an integrated approach to diagnosis and treatment. This interdisciplinary connection helps to improve patient outcomes by addressing the complex relationship between sleep and respiratory health. For more complex sleep disorders, we have board-certified sleep physicians ready to assess and treat these diseases as well.
We’re experienced in treating a range of sleep issues, including:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Insomnia
- Parasomnias(sleep behaviors)
- Periodic limb movements
- Obstructive and central sleep apnea
- Restless leg syndrome
- Circadian rhythm disorders
