Erlanger Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine

Helping patients with lung and breathing conditions live fuller, more active lives 

The Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at Erlanger Health System is comprised of physicians and staff who provide, advanced care for patients with illnesses and diseases related to the lungs, breathing and sleep. Our mission is to help all patients live fuller, more active lives through education and excellent care, with a strong focus on quality, compassion and state-of-the-art services. Our team of board-certified physicians offers highly-specialized expertise to help prevent and reduce the incidence of pulmonary diseases and chronic conditions.

Our Pulmonology Team

• Serves the Erlanger Health System as Pulmonary and Critical Care physicians
• Is dedicated to shaping the future of pulmonary medicine as faculty members of the UT College of Medicine
• Works closely with Erlanger specialists in Respiratory Care Services, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology and collaborates with surgeons in other specialties to provide comprehensive and effective treatment for patients.

Conditions We Treat

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Alpha-1
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Bronchiectasis
• Lung cancer
• Acute and chronic respiratory failure
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Diaphragm disorders
• Interstitial lung disease
• Sepsis
• Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Lung infections
• Shock

Specialized Programs

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Program
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute Center for Wellness
• Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Nodule Program
• Lung Cancer Screening Program
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

Services

• Diagnosis and treatment of chronic respiratory disease, including COPD and asthma
• Conventional and advanced mechanical ventilation for severe respiratory failure
• Lung cancer screening and management
• Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP and BIPAP)
• Pulmonary function testing
• Pulmonary rehabilitation program
• Bronchoscopy and advanced interventional pulmonology procedures including EBUS, Airway Stents,  APC, and Cryo
• Diagnosis and management of sleep disordered breathing
• Smoking Cessation Courses (through the LifeStyle Center)
• Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Diagnostic Services at Erlanger North Hospital

Physicians and Staff