UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center in Central Pa.

The Lung Care specialists at UPMC in central Pa. which include pulmonologists, allergists, thoracic surgeons, sleep medicine experts, oncologists and more, provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a variety of lung conditions. 

Why Choose UPMC in Central Pa. for Lung Care?

From a dedicated pulmonary nodule clinic, comprehensive pulmonary rehab to having a lung cancer screening program that is a center of excellence, UPMC in central Pa. provides skill, compassion, and teamwork to care for you.  Learn more about what sets us apart.

If you are referred to us for diagnosis of a lung condition or disease, our experts are equipped with sophisticated technology to ensure an accurate and complete diagnosis. Additionally, if you have a lung disease or condition, our multidisciplinary team will combine their knowledge and expertise to create a personalized treatment plan for you.

Our Specialties

• Pulmonary Function Testing  
• Pulmonary Nodule Clinic
• Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
• Thoracic Surgery

Lung Conditions We Treat

Our pulmonary care specialists and thoracic surgeons provide customized treatment for a range of conditions, including:

• Asthma
• Chest Tumors
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Chronic Pleural Effusion
• COPD
• Emphysema
• Esophageal Cancer
• Esophageal and Chest Hernia
• Hyperhidrosis
• Lung Cancer
• Pulmonary Edema
• Pulmonary Nodule
• Pneumonia

Lung Tests, Procedures, and Treatments

Our lung care specialists deliver outstanding results across a full range of surgical and nonsurgical diagnostics, treatments, and services, including

• Allergy testing
• Bronchoprovocation
• Bronchoscopy
• Bilobectomy
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• Esophageal Surgery
• da Vinci® robot-assisted thoracic surgery
• Hiatal Hernia
• Lobectomy
• Mediastinoscopy
• Pneumonectomy
• Pulmonary Function Lab
• Segmentectomy
• Stereotactic radiosurgery
• Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy
• Thoracotomy
• Tissue Analysis
• Tracheostomy
• Video-assisted thoracic surgery

Providers

• Masood Ahmad, MD
• Jafar Aljazeeri, MD
• Akshay Avula, MD
• Ayman Bishay, MD
• John J. Brady, DO
• Navdeep Brar, MD
• Joanna Sta. Cruz, MD
• Chinenye Emuwa, MD
• Christopher Franz, MD
• Nicolas Habib, MD
• Santhosh John, MD
• Javed Memon, MD
• Kevin Misner, MD
• Troy A. Moritz, DO
• Santosh Kumar Nepal, MD
• Jacob Nikon, MD
• Taj Rahman, MD
• Navitha Ramesh, MD
• Etieno Umobong, MD
• Kirankumar Viramgama, MD
• Kimberley Bailey, CRNP
• Julia Deputy, PA-C
• Emily Grau, CRNP
• Heather Hamme, CRNP
• Kaitlin Hellyer, PA-C
• Laura Jones, CRNP
• Andrea Milligan, CRNP
• Julie Ann Morgan, CRNP
• Lauren Penrose, PA-C
• Lindsey M. Ruppert, PA-C
• Casey Schultz, PA-C

Locations

Contact

Need more information? Many of our providers offer video visits. Call the office or schedule via your patient portal.
Phone: 717-988-5864