The specialty of Pulmonology deals with the treatment of disorders of the lungs. These disorders include COPD,Interstitial lung disease, asthma, pneumonia,autoimmune damage to the lungs, asbestosis,pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism. Our doctors also evaluate patients with abnormal chest x-rays and CT scans of the chest. They are skilled in the diagnosing of lung cancer which, often includes the use of fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Our doctors work closely with Respiratory Therapy specialists in overseeing the VCMC Pulmonary Function Laboratory. VCMC Pulmonology doctors also provide consultation for patients in the hospital and Intensive Care Unit.
Services provided:
- Inpatient and outpatient consultations
- Pulmonary Function Test interpretation
- Diagnostic fiberoptic bronchoscopy including endobronchial ultrasound and biopsy
- Complex ventilator management
Oceanview Clinicians:
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Ravi Bajwa, MD
Medical Director of Pulmonary Medicine
- Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care
- Fellowship: University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA
- Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, Medical Education, Wayne State University of Medicine, Detroit, MI
- Professional Memberships: American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine
- Clinic Locations: Magnolia Family Medical Center (MSC-East), Medicine Specialty Center West (MSCW)
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Bennett Lipper, MD
Pulmonary Medicine
- Medical School: University California San Diego
- Residency: University California Davis and Bellevue Hospital New York City
- Fellowship: Pulmonary Medicine Bellevue Hospital NYC and Critical Care Medicine
Mount Sinai Hospital NYC - Board Certified Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine