Pulmonary - Critical Care - Sleep Medicine
Pulmonologists, or pulmonary specialists, are physicians who study and treat diseases of the lungs, airways and chest, care for the very sick in critical care units, as well as treat sleep disorders. Pulmonologists have internal medicine background with specialized training to treat pulmonary and sleep disorders. Most pulmonologists see patients in the clinic and hospital.
People see pulmonary specialists for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons include asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), tuberculosis, bronchitis, pleurisy and pneumonia. Our pulmonary specialists collaborate with your primary care provider and often are part of your comprehensive care team which may include Cardiology, Hematology / Oncology, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Appointments
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College Station 979-691-3300 Taylor 512-352-7611 Horseshoe Bay 830-598-5968 Temple 254-724-3227 Killeen 254-618-1904 Waco 254-297-0650 Round Rock 512-509-0200
Your insurance carrier may require a referral through your primary care physician's office. If you are unsure about your coverage, please contact your insurance provider directly.
Pulmonary Services
- Pulmonary Function Testing and Physiology
- Pulmonary Hypertension Center
- Sleep Institute
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Function Testing and Physiology
The pulmonary laboratory specializes in objectively, accurately and efficiently measuring lung function that is vital to the evaluation and management of many lung disorders. In all aspects, our lab meets or exceeds the recommended standards established by the American Thoracic Society.
Services Provided
Spirometry
Pulmonary Profiles (Static Lung Volumes)
Methacholine Challenge (Exercise)
Diffusion Capacity
High Altitude Simulation Testing
Arterial Blood Gases/Shunt Studies
Simple Exercise Study
Complex Exercise Testing
