Advanced airway and lung care, delivered with precision and compassion.
Expert Care for Complex Pulmonary Conditions
The Interventional Pulmonology program at Saint Francis Health System offers minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat complex airway and lung conditions. These advanced techniques are especially beneficial for patients with central airway obstruction, lung masses, and pleural diseases.
Our team includes board-certified pulmonologists with formal fellowship training in interventional pulmonology. Bringing nationally recognized expertise to Tulsa and the surrounding region.
Therapeutic Bronchoscopy Services
Saint Francis Hospital is the only hospital in Tulsa offering a comprehensive therapeutic bronchoscopy program. In the past year alone, our specialists have performed:
- 45 Rigid Bronchoscopies
- 34 Airway Stent Placements (including 13 Y stents)
- 34 Balloon Dilations
- 22 Argon Plasma Coagulation Procedures
- 6 Holmium Laser Treatments
- 8 Electrocautery Snare Procedures
These procedures include treatment for malignant central airway obstruction. A condition that, without intervention, may result in a life expectancy of just 1–3 months. Our program provides timely, life-extending care for this vulnerable patient population.
Diagnostic Technologies
In addition to therapeutic procedures, our pulmonologists utilize advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate lung and airway conditions:
- Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy (Ion System): Enables precise navigation to lung nodules for biopsy and evaluation.
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS): Provides real-time imaging and sampling of lymph nodes and masses within the chest.
Patient Benefits & Outcomes
Interventional pulmonology procedures at Saint Francis offer significant benefits:
- Improved breathing and airway patency
- Reduced hospital stays and faster recovery
- Enhanced quality of life for patients with advanced lung disease
- Access to specialized care not available elsewhere in the region
Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that patients receive the highest level of care, right here in Tulsa.
Advanced airway and lung care, delivered with precision and compassion.
Expert Care for Complex Pulmonary Conditions
The Interventional Pulmonology program at Saint Francis Health System offers minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat complex airway and lung conditions. These advanced techniques are especially beneficial for patients with central airway obstruction, lung masses, and pleural diseases.
Our team includes board-certified pulmonologists with formal fellowship training in interventional pulmonology. Bringing nationally recognized expertise to Tulsa and the surrounding region.
Therapeutic Bronchoscopy Services
Saint Francis Hospital is the only hospital in Tulsa offering a comprehensive therapeutic bronchoscopy program. In the past year alone, our specialists have performed:
- 45 Rigid Bronchoscopies
- 34 Airway Stent Placements (including 13 Y stents)
- 34 Balloon Dilations
- 22 Argon Plasma Coagulation Procedures
- 6 Holmium Laser Treatments
- 8 Electrocautery Snare Procedures
These procedures include treatment for malignant central airway obstruction. A condition that, without intervention, may result in a life expectancy of just 1–3 months. Our program provides timely, life-extending care for this vulnerable patient population.
Diagnostic Technologies
In addition to therapeutic procedures, our pulmonologists utilize advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate lung and airway conditions:
- Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy (Ion System): Enables precise navigation to lung nodules for biopsy and evaluation.
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS): Provides real-time imaging and sampling of lymph nodes and masses within the chest.
Patient Benefits & Outcomes
Interventional pulmonology procedures at Saint Francis offer significant benefits:
- Improved breathing and airway patency
- Reduced hospital stays and faster recovery
- Enhanced quality of life for patients with advanced lung disease
- Access to specialized care not available elsewhere in the region
Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that patients receive the highest level of care, right here in Tulsa.