Northwestern Medicine Interventional Pulmonology

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Interventional Pulmonology is a part of Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute. We are a subspecialty of pulmonary (lung and chest) medicine and surgery. Our primary focus is the evaluation of possible lung cancer (spots on chest X-rays or CT scans). We perform minimally invasive biopsies to help determine if patients have lung cancer. We also help patients with other lung and chest conditions, including the following:

Airway obstruction
Airway stenosis (narrowing of the airway)
Bronchopleural fistulas
Central airway obstructions
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Hemoptysis (spitting up blood)
Lung cancer, primary and metastatic
Lung nodules and masses
Lymphadenopathy
Mesothelioma
Pleural disease, tumors and effusions
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP)
Sarcoidosis
Severe asthma
Spontaneous pneumothorax
Tracheal stenosis
Tracheobronchomalacia
Pleural effusions
Severe asthma

We deliver care with leading-edge technologies informed by the latest research in collaboration with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Our goal is to provide exceptional and timely patient care, especially for those facing the possibility of lung cancer. We work at all three Northwestern Medicine hospitals and collaborate with primary care providers from any location.

Meet the Teams

A physician looks at a pulmonary scan of the lungs.

Our team sees patients across Northwestern Medicine, including downtown Chicago as well as the northern, northwestern and western suburbs.

Meet the Teams
Downtown Chicago
Northern Suburbs
Western Suburbs
Northwest Suburbs
Southern Suburbs

Advanced Programs

As part of an academic health system committed to breakthrough medicine, our Interventional Pulmonology program collaborates with several subspecialty programs.

Lung Cancer Screening Program

This team specializes in evaluation and follow-up with patients at high risk for lung cancer.

lung cancer screening program

Multidisciplinary Lung Nodule Program

This program specializes in evaluation, risk assessment and management of lung nodules.

multidisciplinary lung nodule program

Complex Airway Program

This program cares for patients with tracheal (airway) problems, including stenoses (narrowing), obstruction, and malacia.

complex airway program

Robotic Bronchoscopy Program

This is the first pulmonary program in Illinois to offer a new, robotic-assisted lung biopsy approach. It allows for earlier diagnosis of lung cancer.

ion robotic bronchoscopy

Zephyr Valve Program

Zephyr® is the first FDA-approved, minimally invasive procedure to help people with emphysema breathe easier without major surgery.

Zephyr Valve Program

Conditions

Treatments

Balloon Bronchoplasty
Bronchial Thermoplasty
Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT) for Severe Asthma
Bronchoscopy
Chest Tube Placement
Chronic Indwelling Pleural Catheters (PleurX)
Cone Beam CT
Endobronchial Ultrasound
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Convex and Radial Probe
Endobronchial Valve Placement for Severe COPD (Zephyr valve procedure) and treatment of air leaks
Fiducial Marker Placement
Laser Endoscopy
Laser, Electrocautery and Cryotherapy in the Airway
Medical Pleuroscopy/Thoracoscopy
Navigational Bronchoscopy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG feeding tubes)
Percutaneous Tracheostomy (Breathing Tube)
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Pleurodesis
Pleuroscopy and Pleural Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Dilation
Tracheobronchial Stents
Tracheostomy
Tumor Ablation
Tunneled Pleural Catheters (PleurX or Aspira)
Whole Lung Lavage

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Interventional Pulmonology Program

Meet the Teams

Advanced Programs

Conditions

Treatments

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