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Pulmonary Care at Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Helping San Diegans breathe easier.

At Sharp Grossmont, we are focused on ensuring that every breath you take continues to be full and effortless. We care for patients diagnosed with lung and breathing conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or lingering symptoms from long-haul COVID.

Our broad range of pulmonary services and treatments — both hospital-based inpatient procedures and outpatient procedures — are led by experts working together for you.

Lung and breathing conditions we treat. plus

Allergies
Asthma
Chronic cough
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Interstitial lung disease
Lung cancer
Lung nodules
Pleural effusion
Pulmonary hypertension
Sleep disorders
Smoking cessation

If you have breathing issues, our specialists are here to help. plus

From diagnosis to rehabilitation, our multidisciplinary team of clinicians will create a treatment plan tailored to your condition or disease. Our expert team includes:

Allergists and immunologists
Cardiovascular specialists
Diagnostic and interventional radiologists
Pulmonologists
Respiratory therapists
Pulmonary rehabilitation specialists
Sleep disorder specialists
Thoracic surgeons

Expert care to help you heal in our hospital.

If you happen to be admitted for a surgery, our pulmonary medicine specialists at Sharp Grossmont Hospital work together with experts across various medical specialties to help keep your lungs as strong and healthy as they can be, while also restoring overall health.

Surgical options to help you breathe easier. plus

We offer a wide range of diagnostics and lung care treatments, as well as advanced, minimally invasive procedures, such as:

Bullectomy - removal of large, abnormal air pockets inside the lung
Chest computed tomography (CT) screening
CT-guided lung biopsy
Decortications - removal of thick membrane covering the lung, which may affect breathing
Esophagectomy - removal of parts of the esophagus
Thoracentesis - removal of excess fluid between the lung and chest
Lobectomy - removal of a lobe on the lung
Lung resection
Mediastinoscopy - procedure to view and remove tissue from behind the breastbone
Pleuroscopy - procedure to view the space between the lung and chest
Pneumonectomy - removal of part or all of the lung
Robotic bronchoscopy
Segmentectomy - removal of a cancerous tumor
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and awake video-assisted thoracic surgery (AVATS)

Burr Heart & Lung Clinic

Operated by our Pulmonary Services Department, our outpatient clinic offers highly specialized respiratory care using the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Our goal is to provide early detection and treatment of pulmonary nodules, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For instance, our hospital uses techniques such as robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, an innovative procedure that enables doctors to find and treat lung cancer sooner, drastically improving chances of survival.

The Burr Heart & Lung Clinic at Sharp Grossmont Hospital is also proud to be the exclusive health care partner of the American Lung Association - San Diego’s efforts to raise awareness of and save lives through lung cancer screening and early detection.

Common lung diseases and conditions we treat at the clinic. plus

Asbestosis/Mesothelioma
Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Cor Pulmonale
Interstitial lung disease
Pleural effusions
Pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary hypertension
Radiation pneumonitis
Respiratory failure
Shortness of breath
Tracheotomy weaning

We're here to help you recover from COVID. plus

As we learn more about the effects of COVID-19, our clinic is at the forefront of addressing the lingering health concerns experienced by some patients affected by the disease. Often referred to as COVID-19 "long-haulers", these individuals may continue to have persistent or new symptoms even after they have recovered.

Those with underlying medical conditions and older adults are more likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms, which can include:

Shortness of breath
Cough
Chest pain
Fatigue
Joint pain
Difficulty thinking and concentrating
Depression and anxiety

Our clinic provides COVID-recovery lung care, as well as other support services, to help diagnose and treat these symptoms with compassion and support.

Our lung experts are ready to serve you. plus

The Burr Heart & Lung Clinic is led by Dr. Kaveh Bagheri, pulmonary medical director, and Dr. Ara Klijian, cardiothoracic surgeon. Our team also includes pulmonology and critical care intensivists and nurse practitioners. The clinic also has a patient navigator to help connect patients to resources and support systems, and provide essential patient education during the treatment journey.

We are ready to work with you to identify your personal needs and goals, and design a treatment plan to get you back to doing the things you love.

Let us help you breathe easier.

Our doctors at the Burr Heart & Lung Clinic accept most insurances and treat adult patients of all ages. We are located within Grossmont Medical Plaza. Please call us for more information at 619-740-4770.