Pulmonary Care

Pulmonologists in East Texas

At UT Health East Texas Physicians Lung Care, our team of expert pulmonologists and lung specialists is dedicated to providing advanced lung care services. Whether you need to book a pulmonologist appointment or schedule a lung screening, our facilities are equipped to handle everything from common to rare lung diseases. We pride ourselves on being the largest team in the region, offering specialized services in pulmonary medicine, urgent lung care, sleep medicine, allergy diagnosis and treatment, pediatric pulmonology, and interventional pulmonology. If you’re experiencing respiratory health issues, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact us today to learn more about our lung treatment centers or to book your next appointment with one of our skilled lung care specialists. Breathe easier knowing you’re in the hands of the best at UT Health East Texas.

Respiratory conditions we treat

Our pulmonologists provide exceptional treatments and services for a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Chronic lung disease
  • Congenital lung and airway conditions
  • Coughing blood
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Emphysema
  • Insomnia
  • Lung cancers
  • Narcolepsy
  • Pleural effusions
  • Pneumonia cough
  • Recurrent pneumonia
  • Respiratory insufficiency
  • Restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sleep apnea
  • Unusual respiratory infections

If you have a condition not listed above that is affecting your respiratory health, rest assured that our lung care specialists will ensure you receive the treatment you need to feel better. Please note that our services vary by location. Please call us to learn more.

Our lung health services

Using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art technology, our lung clinic offers a wide range of treatments and diagnostic services to help you breathe easier. Our services include:

  • Allergy testing and treatment
  • Bronchoalveolar lavage
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chest tube thoracoscopy
  • Chest x-ray
  • Endoscopic laser and stent surgery
  • Flexible and rigid bronchoscopy
  • Home sleep study
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Methacholine challenge testing
  • Oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring
  • Pediatric pulmonology services
  • Polysomnogram (PSG)
  • Pulmonary function testing (PFT)
  • Pulmonary function testing (PFT)
  • Sleep medicine treatment
  • Sweat testing for cystic fibrosis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Tracheotomy
  • Urgent lung care treatments

To learn more about our sleep medicine services, click here. To learn more about our diagnostic imaging services, click here. Please call us to learn about our pulmonary treatments or book an appointment.

Pediatric pulmonology

UT Health East Texas Physicians can provide you and your child with information, support and advanced treatment options. We offer inpatient and outpatient services for infants and children with both short-term and chronic respiratory problems.

UT Health North Campus Tyler is home to the region’s only board-certified pediatric pulmonologist. Our pediatric pulmonologist and clinical staff have the expertise in caring for children — from infancy to age 18 — with breathing problems. We offer a full range of diagnostic testing and treatment, so children can breathe easier.

For more information about treatments available, call 903-877-5271.