Pulmonology

A new specialty in pulmonary medicine

Interventional pulmonology is the minimally invasive treatment of lung cancer and other serious non-malignant airway obstructions. This field is a new specialty in pulmonary medicine. Interventional pulmonology relies on endoscopy and other tools to diagnose and treat conditions in the lungs and chest. Touro clinics Neil Ninan, MD is highly trained in the study of pulmonary disease and offers unparalleled expertise in the field of interventional pulmonology.

When interventional pulmonology treatment is used

Patients who experience symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing, or chest pain may be at risk for or diagnosed with more serious conditions like lung cancer or respiratory disease. On top of impacting your quality of life, these symptoms can also delay or reduce the effectiveness of other treatments.

Our interventional pulmonology program offers minimally invasive methods to diagnose and treat lung and respiratory system diseases such as:

Obstructed airways
Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes
Lung nodules & masses
Lung cancer
Pleural diseases

With bronchoscopic and pleuroscopic techniques, a surgeon can perform interventional procedures through the airways and chest cavity to remove harmful obstructions or fluid and reduce symptoms.

Lung cancer treatment

Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and experience performing a wide range of procedures, our team is prepared to treat lung cancer. Our team members can accurately diagnose and stage the disease before developing a customized treatment plan.

The biopsies performed by interventional pulmonologists can help identify the spread of cancer into lymph nodes. This can prevent unnecessary surgery and guide our treatment options.

Interventional pulmonologists work closely with pulmonologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, critical care physicians, cardiothoracic and thoracic surgeons, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.