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Pulmonology

This department offers

  • Respiratory care
Listening to a heart with a stethoscope

Pulmonology care for breathing and lung health

Pulmonary care helps diagnose and treat breathing and lung conditions, from sudden respiratory concerns to long‑term lung disease. Care begins with careful evaluation and conservative treatment when appropriate, with advanced therapies available as needed. A coordinated care team supports easier breathing, recovery, and long‑term quality of life for conditions that include:

  • Asthma, bronchitis, and COPD
  • Shortness of breath and chronic cough
  • Lung and chest‑related concerns


Care starts with careful evaluation and conservative treatment when appropriate, with advanced therapies available as needed to support recovery and long‑term quality of life.

Our pulmonologists

James W. Thompson

James W. Thompson, MD

Pulmonology
Grand Junction Critical Care Intensivists
970-298-9153
Michael D. Forte

Michael D. Forte, DO

Pulmonology
Grand Junction Critical Care Intensivists
Muhammad A. Hussieno

Muhammad A. Hussieno, MD

Pulmonology
Grand Junction VA Medical Center
Jeffrey Michaelson
4.5

Jeffrey Michaelson, MD

Pulmonology
Wellington Lung & Sleep Clinic
Rachel C. Wilson

Rachel C. Wilson, MD

Pulmonology
Grand Junction Critical Care Intensivists
Catherine L. Fletcher
4.8

Catherine L. Fletcher, NP

Pulmonology
Wellington Lung & Sleep Clinic
Linda D. Myers
4.9

Linda D. Myers, NP

Pulmonology
Wellington Lung & Sleep Clinic
Karyll D. Gonzalez

Karyll D. Gonzalez, MD

Pulmonology
Grand Junction Critical Care Intensivists
Andrea S. Thornton

Andrea S. Thornton, MD

Pulmonology
Grand Junction Critical Care Intensivists
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