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Pulmonary

Pulmonology is the branch of medical science dealing with the respiratory system, including the lungs. Memorial Hospital currently offers the following Pulmonology clinics at our Aurora facility: 

Hastings Pulmonology and Sleep Clinic

Dr. Kalpesh Ganatra, Fourth Friday

CHI Health Specialty Care - Pulmonology

Melissa Hoferer, APRN, Second Tuesday

Pulmonary Services

Below is a list of some of the services that our pulmonology physicians provide. This is not an all-inclusive list and you should call to inquire about specific services.

  • Outpatient consultation and follow-up care for a variety of pulmonary diseases:
    • Asthma
    • Sarcoidosis
    • Pneumonia
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Lung Cancer
  • Outpatient pulmonary function testing
  • Outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like:
    • Bronchoscopy
    • Thorocentesis
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation referral
  • Occupational and disability evaluations
  • Second Opinions

Comprehensive Sleep Services 

  • Outpatient consultation and follow-up care for sleep disorders:
    • obstructive sleep apnea
    • narcolepsy
    • insomnia
    • restless leg syndrome
    • periodic limb movement, etc.
  • Overnight sleep studies (Polysomnographic Study)
  • Daytime sleep studies (for shift workers)
  • Assessment of daytime sleepiness through Mean Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
  • Referral to DME to assist with set up of Positive Pressure Therapy (CPAP and BIPAP)
  • Occupation-specific sleep evaluations (FAA, DOT)

 

Resources

Below you will find additional pulmonology health resources.

Contact Us

Hastings Pulmonology and Sleep Clinic
402-460-5787

CHI Health St. Francis Pulmonology
Scheduling Office
402-694-8274

Testimonials

Patient

It’s so great that specialists come to our local hospital for procedures and consultations every week.