The physicians of Pinehurst Medical Clinic’s Pulmonary Medicine section are board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. As pulmonary specialists, they have expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory system, including:

• Acute bronchitis
• Asthma
• COPD (chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
• Interstitial lung disease
• Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and other thoracic malignancies
• Occupational lung disease
• Influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other pulmonary infections
• Respiratory failure

To diagnose and evaluate diseases affecting the chest, the pulmonary specialists of Pinehurst Medical Clinic utilize a wide range of state-of-the-art services available on-site, including:

• Arterial blood gas testing
• Blood allergy testing
• Bronchial provocation testing
• Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
• Chest X-rays
• Computed tomography (CT) scanning
• Oximetry testing
• Pulmonary function tests

In addition to the above, the pulmonary specialists at Pinehurst Medical Clinic also deliver a comprehensive package of hospital-based services and procedures, including positron emission tomography (PET) scans, fiber-optic bronchoscopy, and endoscopic interventions.
When indicated, we also offer referral to experienced, board-certified physicians in all other Pinehurst Medical Clinic subspecialties, including cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology and oncology, and geriatrics. All subspecialty services are performed in state-of-the-art facilities using the most up-to-date medical technology.