Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, part of the Department of Medicine, offers world-class patient care, research programs and education and training opportunities.
Lung & Respiratory Care
Also known as Pulmonology
Expertise in respiratory, sleep and pulmonary care
Leading-Edge Pulmonologists in Boston
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) provides comprehensive evaluation and support for those with health conditions of the chest or airways. Specialty doctors work closely with nurse practitioners, nurses and respiratory and physical therapists to provide you with personalized care. Our team is experienced in treating both common and uncommon lung conditions.
Our goal is to provide extraordinary, compassionate and personalized care. Whether you live in Boston, the wider New England area or somewhere else in the world, we are here for you.
Conditions We Treat
BIDMC cares for acute (suddenly occurring) and chronic (long-term) health conditions of the lungs and airway. Our team is experienced in effectively managing even the rarest of lung disorders. We provide care for the following conditions:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Chronic cough
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including:
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Tobacco-related lung disease
- Eosinophilic lung diseases
- Hemoptysis
- Infections
- Interstitial lung diseases, including:
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
- Lung cancer
- Lung nodules and other radiographic abnormalities
- Mycobacterial diseases, including:
- Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare (MAI)
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Occupation-related respiratory disorders
- Pleural effusions
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of breath / breathlessness / dyspnea
- Sleep disorders
- Tracheobronchomalacia
More About Lung & Respiratory Care
Specialized Screening and Diagnostic Services
Our specialists use the latest tools for screening and diagnosing lung and respiratory system disorders:
- Allergy testing
- COPD and emphysema specialty testing
- Laboratory tests
- Neurologic tests
- Pre-surgical testing
- Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- Sleep studies
Advanced imaging allows our providers to accurately diagnose and effectively treat the full range of breathing disorders. Depending on your care needs, you may undergo the following:
Pulmonary Care Across Care Settings
We offer you expert care across a variety of care settings:
- Intensive care unit (ICU): the highest level of hospital care for serious illness
- Inpatient: spending time in a standard hospital room
- Outpatient: office-based care through our Pulmonary Ambulatory Clinic and Sleep Ambulatory Clinic
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Inpatient Consultation Services
The Medical Intensive Care Units (MICUs) care for those with critical illness. We have on-site critical care specialists 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The MICUs are located on BIDMC's East and West Campuses.
We offer consultation for those spending time in the hospital with a range of lung diseases and symptoms. The Pulmonary Consultation Service is available 24 hours/day, seven days per week on both East and West Campuses.
We also provide consultative services for a range of sleep disorders. This innovative inpatient service provides important support for managing sleep-disordered breathing. This includes care for those with surgery-related issues and heart failure.
Critical Illness and COVID-19 Survivorship Program
If you have had COVID-19 or have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for other reasons, you may have ongoing issues. You may have continued difficulty with recovery and persistent symptoms long after your initial illness. These symptoms may include the following:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Difficulty with breathing
- Dizziness
- Increased heart rate
- Post-traumatic stress
- Problems with thinking and memory
- Muscle weakness
Our COVID-19 survivorship program cares for those:
- Who have survived COVID-19 of any severity
- Who have been in the ICU from other causes.
Our goal is to help you and your family regain your quality of life after COVID-19 and other critical illnesses.
Interventional and Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Procedures
Our thoracic surgery team provides the latest in interventional and minimally invasive procedures to treat lung and breathing disorders. We offer:
Your Lung and Respiratory Care Team
Specialists from across BIDMC come together to provide care for your lung or breathing disorder. Depending on your needs, your team may include the following:
- Pulmonologists
- Sleep specialists
- Critical care specialists
- Interventional pulmonologists
- Thoracic surgeons
- Allergists and immunologists
- Respiratory therapists
- Otolaryngologists (ENTs)
Additional Services
Your lung and respiratory team coordinates your care with other specialty providers throughout our medical center. This ensures you receive comprehensive, streamlined care.
Recognition for Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
BIDMC has been recognized as a Top 25 hospital in the nation for pulmonology & lung surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
