Pulmonology

Advanced Practice Provider

Your Advanced Practice Provider plays a key role in your journey.

An advanced practice provider (APP) is usually a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner. They help support your pulmonologist in diagnosing and managing your care

Medical Assistant

Your Medical Assistant plays a key role in your journey.

A medical assistant (MA) helps answer questions you may have for your doctor. They can coordinate care and make appointments for you.

Pulmonologist

Your Pulmonologist plays a key role in your journey.

A pulmonologist is a provider who specializes in treating lung conditions. They will work closely with your primary care doctor and lead your care team.

Registered Nurse

Your Registered Nurse plays a key role in your journey.

A registered nurse (RN) helps your care team by giving injections, taking your vital signs, and more.

At 79 years old, David Inman wasn't able to get the oxygen he needed because of massive clots in the arteries of his lungs. As time went on, David was diagnosed with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH). He was limited in what he was able to do. Even short walks around the house were exhausting. In 2021, David underwent complex surgery to remove the clots and soon after he was able to return to the active lifestyle he enjoyed.

The Schmidt Chest Clinic is currently conducting research in many types of lung disease, including: Bronchiectasis; Pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease; and Pulmonary hypertension. If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial for a lung condition, please call our research program at 801-507-8997, email pulmonary.research@imail.org.

Programs

Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary Infections Program

Bronchiectasis and chronic pulmonary infections affect the lungs’ ability to clear mucus from the airways, ultimately leading to increased risk of pulmonary infection. Our multidisciplinary team creates specialized, individual treatment plans for each patient to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

ICU Aftercare and Recovery Clinic

Survivors of critical illness can have persistent symptoms after leaving the intensive care unit (ICU) or a prolonged hospitalization, which can manifest physically, cognitively, and emotionally. These challenges have been described as 'Post ICU Syndrome'. The ICU Aftercare Recovery Clinic supports patients and their families to address these concerns and recover from critical illness in collaboration with the patient’s primary care team.

Interstitial Lung Diseases, Sarcoidosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinic

The ILD, Sarcoidosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinic provides comprehensive care for patients with these advanced lung conditions, including access to clinical trials, supportive therapies such as antifibrotic medications, pulmonary rehab and oxygen therapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues across Intermountain.

Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory

The pulmonary function testing laboratory offers a wide array of state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary testing including diagnostic pulmonary function tests, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, bronchial provocation studies, and supports our clinical research enterprise.

Lung Nodule Program

The lung nodule program provides care for patients with small to medium pulmonary nodules requiring ongoing monitoring and if needed, arranges prompt additional testing, including diagnostic biopsies, imaging, and laboratory testing.

Lung Cancer Screening Program

The lung cancer screening program is a referral program for patients eligible for lung cancer screening. Patients are offered a virtual visit to discuss lung cancer screening and then are followed annually as necessary to screen for lung cancer.

Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center

The Intermountain Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center is a Pulmonary Hypertension Association accredited PH program that cares for patients with all types of pulmonary vascular disease, including pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). The Intermountain PHCC and Cardiovascular Surgery program offer pulmonary thromboendarterectomy surgery for eligible patients with CTEPH.

Severe COPD and Asthma Clinic

The Severe COPD and Asthma clinic provides comprehensive and cutting-edge care to patients with obstructive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. Our providers are experienced in evaluating patients for eligibility and treating with advanced therapies, such as biologic injections for asthma and endobronchial valves for COPD.

Airways and Obstructive Lung Diseases:
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Bronchiectasis (non-Cystic Fibrosis)
- Bronchiolitis
Restrictive and Scarring Lung diseases
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Pulmonary Fibrosis and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
- Drug-Induced Lung Disorders
- Pulmonary complications of systemic diseases including: Connective Tissue Diseases and Vasculitis
- Granulomatous lung disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
- Primary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
- Systemic disease related pulmonary hypertension
- Chronic Thromboembolic pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)
- Right Heart Catheterization
Pulmonary Infections
Complications of Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease
Lung Cancers and Tumors
Pleural Diseases and Infections
Pulmonary Complications of Neuromuscular Disease
Chronic Respiratory Failure
Pre-operative Pulmonary Evaluation

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