Pulmonology Services

Breathe Easier With the Right Pulmonary Care

At Harrison Memorial Hospital, our Pulmonology Services program, led by a full-time, board-certified pulmonologist, provides comprehensive care for patients with respiratory and lung-related conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Using state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and personalized treatment plans, we offer accurate evaluation and expert management of lung diseases—delivering advanced care close to home.

General Pulmonary Clinic

We care for patients with a wide range of respiratory and critical care conditions, including:

• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) & Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Lung Cancer
• Pneumonia and other lung-related infections
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Asbestosis & Black Lung
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Bronchitis & Bronchiectasis
• Sarcoidosis
• Pulmonary Physiology & Vascular Diseases

Lung Nodule Clinic

Our dedicated Lung Nodule Clinic focuses on the early detection, follow-up, and diagnostic evaluation of small lung nodules that may signal lung cancer or other lung diseases:

• Comprehensive risk evaluation
• Ongoing imaging and surveillance
• Guidance on diagnostic and treatment options
• Advanced diagnostic procedures, including:
• ION robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for nodule localization and biopsy
• Linear Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) for staging and biopsy of lung nodules

Inpatient Pulmonology Services

Our inpatient team provides expert management for hospitalized patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions:

• Acute respiratory failure management, including noninvasive ventilation
• ICU and step-down care for severe pulmonary illnesses
• Management of exacerbations of COPD, asthma, and ILD
• Post-intensive care follow-up and recovery planning
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams for complex pulmonary patients

Other Services We Provide

Pulmonary Function & Exercise Testing

• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs), including bronchodilator testing
• Lung volume measurements and Diffusion capacity testing (DLCO) for gas exchange assessment
• Methacholine challenge testing
• 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for functional capacity evaluation
• Serial PFTs and 6MWT for disease progression monitoring
• Post-COVID lung assessments

Imaging & Screening

• Low-Dose CT (LDCT) for lung cancer screening
• High-Resolution CT (HRCT) for interstitial lung disease evaluation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• Pulmonary rehab assessments and exercise therapy

Pleural Disease Management

• Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis for pleural effusion
• PleurX catheter placement for recurrent or malignant effusions

Call (859) 298-2690 for appointments or referrals.