Pulmonary care in Salt Lake City, Utah
At Pulmonary Medicine at St. Mark's Hospital, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases. This includes bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), emphysema and pneumonia.
About Pulmonary Medicine at St. Mark's Hospital
Our pulmonary doctors' ultimate goal is to help you breathe better. We strive to include you in your treatment plan while providing comprehensive care in a warm, comfortable environment.
Our pulmonary services
Our pulmonologists provide specialized care for patients suffering from lung conditions, including:
- Cough and shortness of breath
- Asthma and COPD
- Lung fibrosis
- Lung nodules
- Sleep apnea
- Complex lung infections
Lung diagnostic tests we offer
Our specialists use cutting-edge methods to measure lung and breathing function, diagnose sleep and lung problems, and biopsy abnormal areas of the lung.
Some of these tests include:
- Pulmonary function tests: common test to investigate breathing function and monitor lung function
- Sleep studies: analyze sleep to identify any nighttime breathing disorders like sleep apnea
- Thoracentesis: procedure to draw off fluid from around the lung to both provide breathing relief and diagnose abnormalities
- Bronchoscopy: endoscopic procedure to biopsy and diagnose abnormalities in the lungs
- Navigational robotic bronchoscopy: advanced bronchoscopy using state-of-the-art technology to biopsy abnormal lung nodules
- Chest ultrasound: equipment to provide real-time imaging of the lungs in clinic
- Indwelling pleural catheter: catheter placed to assist in draining off chronic fluid around the lungs, usually due to cancer
Preparing for your visit
We strive to inform patients about financial expectations regarding healthcare services and prepare them for upcoming procedures.