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 St. Francis Specialty Care - Pulmonology
Lauren P. Klein, 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.
- American Lung Association
- Quitting Smoking Resources from the National Library of Medicine
