Interventional Pulmonology

Rutgers Health provides Interventional Pulmonology services for the diagnosis and treatment of malignant and non-malignant airway and mediastinal diseases. These include conditions that affect the:

  • Esophagus
  • Heart and its vessels
  • Phrenic and cardiac nerves
  • Thoracic duct
  • Thymus and lymph nodes of the central chest
  • Trachea

Our Interventional Pulmonology experts also provide therapeutic bronchoscopy for relief of symptoms in patients who have central airway obstruction due to malignant or non-malignant conditions, or asthma. We can tailor many treatments to fit the needs of individuals including:

  • Bronchial thermoplasty
  • Endobronchial brachytherapy
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Silicone, metallic, and hybrid airway stents
  • Thermal techniques
    • Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
    • Cryotherapy
    • Electrocautery
    • Laser

All physicians with Rutgers Health Interventional Pulmonology services are faculty members of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a part of Rutgers University, one of the top research institutions in America. To see one of our outstanding physicians, set up an appointment with us so that we can discuss the best treatment options with you.