We are pioneers in test and treatment development for common and complex lung problems, including:

• Robotic navigational bronchoscopy: This method helps diagnose lung cancer and other lung diseases more accurately. It is especially good for examining small spots in the lungs that are difficult to reach.
• Bronchoscopy lung volume reduction: This option is less invasive compared to surgery. It involves placing a one-way valve that allows air to exit from the most overinflated areas of the lungs. This helps reduce lung volume and ease breathing, which improves quality of life, the ability to exercise, and overall lung function for some patients with emphysema, a chronic lung disease.

Putting our patients first leads to the best outcomes. We also know, and research has shown, that early detection and treatment of lung cancer can save lives. From a lung cancer screening program for early detection, to our lung nodule program that helps you keep a close eye on your condition over time, our care covers every part of your medical journey.

We also give each of our patients a nurse navigator. This nurse helps guide you, assists you in making informed decisions about your treatment, and offers both physical and emotional support throughout your care.

Providence Saint John’s Health Center is home to some of the top lung specialists in the Los Angeles area. Our doctors are board-certified pulmonologists with specialties in critical care and sleep medicine. We care for you as a team, which includes our lung doctors, heart and lung surgeons, imaging experts, cancer specialists and critical care doctors, along with nurse navigators. Our team focuses on using less-invasive methods whenever possible to get better results and help you recover faster.

At Providence Saint John’s, we dedicate ourselves to providing the best care to everyone in our diverse community. We respect and support the racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual and spiritual identities of each of our patients.

We offer translation services for our non-English-speaking patients, telehealth options and stroke educational programs within our community. In keeping with Providence’s Mission, we also offer financial assistance programs that provide free and low-cost care to those who are eligible.