Lung Disease & Respiratory Care
At UC San Diego Health, we are dedicated to helping you breathe easier, live longer and enjoy a better quality of life.
Our lung experts provide highly specialized evaluations and treatment options for both common and complex respiratory conditions.
UC San Diego Health is ranked No.8 in the nation for treatment of respiratory diseases (pulmonology) by U.S. News & World Report. Our physicians pioneered the development of the pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE), a lifesaving surgery to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. We continue to lead the way with innovative medical and surgical therapies for all types of pulmonary disease.
Comprehensive Care for Lung Disease
We provide a full spectrum of care for advanced lung disease tailored to each patient.
Evaluation and diagnosis of a wide variety of advanced lung diseases
State-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment
Comprehensive lung cancer treatment
Close follow-up care in collaboration with primary care physicians
A solid research program that translates new scientific discoveries directly into patient care
Second opinions
Pulmonary Areas of Expertise
- Adult Cystic Fibrosis
- Alpha 1-antitrypsin Deficiency
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) / Emphysema
- Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (Venous Thromboembolism)
- EBUS
- ECMO
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Interventional Pulmonology
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Transplantation
- Lung Volume Reduction
- Post-ICU Recovery
- Pulmonary Function and Exercise Testing
- Pulmonary Hypertension and CTEPH
- Pulmonary Neuromuscular and Assisted Ventilation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Sarcoidosis
- Sleep Medicine
- Tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections
- Thoracic (Lung) Surgery
Leading the Way in Organ Transplantation
Some patients with advanced disease may eventually need a transplant.
UC San Diego Health is leading the way in lung, heart, kidney and liver transplantation — including live liver and kidney donation. Our patients can be confident that all possible resources are made available to them in one place.
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