Duke remains on the forefront of interventional pulmonology,
an emerging surgical subspecialty within the field of pulmonary
medicine.
Duke’s Interventional Pulmonology Program unites our
specialized pulmonary medicine expertise with the most
sophisticated techniques and technologies available to diagnose
and treat many patients traditionally served by thoracic
surgeons.
Working in collaboration with specialists from through Duke,
our skilled and experienced pulmonologists deliver a broad
range of specialized diagnostic and surgical procedures to
patients suffering from conditions that include:
- Cancer of the lung and/or pleural membrane
- Airway disorders, such as asthma, emphysema, and
tracheomalacia
- Pleural diseases, such as pleural effusion, asbestosis,
and pleurisy
The Interventional Pulmonology Program also serves lung and
heart-lung transplant recipients.
Our dedicated, multidisciplinary team and state-of-the-art
facility offers patients an array of cutting-edge pulmonary
services and procedures, which include, but are not limited
to:
- Brachytherapy
- Bronchoscopies
- Chest tube and pleural catheter placements
- Cryotherapy
- Endobronchial heat therapy
- Medical pleuroscopy
- Percutaneous tracheostomy
- Photodynamic therapy
- Stent placements
- Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis
We also work closely with the Duke Cardiovascular and
Thoracic Surgery to offer cutting-edge lung volume reduction
surgery to emphysema patients who are successful candidates
for the procedure.
For details about Duke’s Interventional Pulmonology Program,
or to schedule an appointment or get a referral, call
919-668-7630 locally or 888-ASK-DUKE
(888-275-3853) toll-free.
Physicians
Physicians offering this service include:
