So Dr. Wagh, you touched on this a little bit before. And we are going to be first and foremost interested in protecting you, as well as protecting ourselves and our staff. We want to minimize radiation. So if you have an abnormality, the other thing that sets this place apart is if you call a regular hospital and say, hey, I've got a lung nodule, can I see somebody? Today there are better insights into cancer and other lung diseases. Well, the blood test actually showed that it's less than 5%. And then afterwards, once we settle on a date, the patient comes in. About. Interventional Pulmonary - American Association for Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology Dr. Kumar Gaurav joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), Chicago in October 2021. Please remember to check out our Facebook page for our schedule of programs that are coming up in the future. The immediate reaction is you're probably frightened. A star rating is not given if a provider only has a small number of survey responses. Yes, sir. So Dr. Wagh and I have our partner, Dr. Mergue. Now, a question. We are taking questions from viewers. Dr. Hogarth kind of briefly said something about the blood tests. No, don't panic. So Dr. Wagh, it was interesting because this is almost like a video game. Dr. Hogarths expertise has been recognized by both patients and colleagues alike. And then afterwards, once we settle on a date, the patient comes in. Dr. Hogarth was the first physician in Illinois to perform Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (bLVR) for severe emphysemausing both the Zephyr valve and the Spiration valve. Compare hospital ratings for pulmonology and lung surgery. Because an abnormal CT scan is terrifying. And we can help you do that, too. And basically work very hard to make sure that patients get the answers that they need to help decide what's the best next path when they find an abnormal CT scan. It should be a CAT scan if you are eligible. Septimiu Murgu, MD, FCCP, Diplomat of the AABIP. First, if you smoke, please quit. And hopefully, go home if nothing happens. Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. Communication is important with the patients. Along with his strides with bLVR, Dr. Hogarth was the first physician in Illinois to perform bronchial thermoplasty, a FDA-approved technique to treat severe asthma. The University of Michigan as a . Go ahead, Ajay. Because we will always see you. Our program's strength lies in the large and varied patient base . We offer online appointment scheduling for video and in-person appointments for adult and pediatric primary care and many specialties. Because it has everything to do with the quality of the machine for the radiation that goes through. But to delay any amount of care. Open for more information. Salary and Benefits. Program accreditation is under the joint auspices of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional . In 2007 and 2011, he received the Department of Medicines Outstanding Junior Faculty Clinical Service Award and in 2013 and 2014 the Department of Medicines Outstanding Clinical Service Award. Now, solid nodules, depending on the size, there are guidelines that suggest the interval of scans. No, for sure. You need to raise a fit. Like, I'm not worried about spreading disease. In other cases, they are actually a cancer. His contributions to the field of procedure-related training has been recognized by his peers and professional societies. Absolutely. And without a doubt, the possibility of cancer is what scares everybody. Referring Physician Access Line: . 5841 South Maryland Avenue, And we kind of-- we have a nice staff who will kind of walk the patient through what they should expect. Stopping smoking can help you just across the board. And then we go in with our scopes. We do have one that I want to get to. And that would be another area, I would imagine. Interstitial lung disease (pulmonary fibrosis) Mesothelioma. But what I can also tell you is it's cancer, here's what stage it is. A ground glass nodule almost looks like some wispy smoke on the CAT scan, if you will. 1-877-DOM-2730, Department of Medicine I'll also point out that our procedures, like Dr. Wagh said, are done under anesthesia. Just to echo what Dr. Wagh said. We will overbook you. And how urgently must patients act? What's that chance? 1:25 . The NIH requires applicants for the T-32 physician-scientist program must be US citizens or permanent residents. [MUSIC PLAYING] Hello, and welcome to At The Forefront Live. You shared really some good information with our audience. The responses are used to improve patient experience and recognize staff members for the care they provide. . And we keep spacing that interval of scan out if nothing has changed. You're going to go home. So if you need an appointment, give us a call at 888-824-0200. I'm new here to the University of Chicago, and very thankful to be here. And we keep spacing that interval of scan out if nothing has changed. And I would imagine in this-- I've got to word COVID of in here, because you know, it's what we're talking about everywhere. And prior to that, I was a private practice pulmonary critical care doctor for six years. Now, these are complicated discussions. But we also want to explain to you what we're going to do to actively follow you. And was fortunate enough to start the bronchoscopy program here, and the Nodule program. It offers a comprehensive program of quality patient care, research and education. Interventional Pulmonology & Advanced Bronchoscopy; Lung Cancer; Lung Transplant; Pulmonary Embolism; Smoking Cessation Program; Meet Our Team. In some cases, they are a precancerous lesion. But also don't ignore it, and don't delay it. And good nutrition and exercise is important, and we can help you get on the right track. But of course, there's biopsies. You know, it's not just like, yeah, you do this. So we need to get going and do something about it. All rights reserved. We're open for business. Meaning, it's technically a cancer, but it's never going to necessarily bother you. So if the risk of cancer is low, but the risk of a complication is the same, I don't want to harm you, right? Get an online second opinion from one of our experts without having to leave your home. . The 30 faculty, clinical associates and research associates along with a staff of more than 72, have devoted themselves to the pursuit of excellence in each of these important activities. A lung mass can be a frightening discovery. And the individual tumor biology is changing. But the first thing to understand is there's a long list of not cancer reasons you could have a nodule in your lung. MC 6092 We're in very separate areas. MDA, Interventional Pulmonary Course 2023, 2/23/2023 7:00:00 AM - 2/24/2023 4:45:00 PM, The activity is designed to review the current concepts and recent advances in interventional pulmonology as it pertains to the cancer patient, and to introduce new technologic advances that are poised to revolutionize the diagnosis, staging, and management of lung cancer. And I do also think it's worth mentioning that by doing the bronchoscopy, as opposed to choosing an alternative technique, such as a needle biopsy, we're also able to evaluate the lymph nodes in the chest. And probably the worst thing that could happen is that somebody would forego treatment that they need because they're afraid of COVID. This isn't that twilight. So I mean, we do have a regular process of lung cancer screening. Chronic cough. This is a safe place. Interventional Pulmonology. Interesting. And again, in all seriousness, I think that shows really, you know, the work that you do with the patients. Occupational lung disease. And one of the reasons we do this yearly image, because it is so slow growing, if it's not changing year after year, then the probability that it's going to do anything to you becomes so low that we actually leave you alone. And Dr. Hogarth, we'll start with you. Phone: (773) 702-9660, Mailing Address: You know, in fact, just to even further hammer home that point. And basically work very hard to make sure that patients get the answers that they need to help decide what's the best next path when they find an abnormal CT scan. So Dr. Wagh, it was interesting because this is almost like a video game. But there's many things it could be. Well, we're very happy to have you. We're going to give you some strong recommendations. I'm an interventional pulmonologist here at the University of Chicago. You are comfortable. So there's no cutting. But what I can also tell you is it's cancer, here's what stage it is. It's either cancer or everything else. It's OK. Exactly. Pulmonologists D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, and Ajay Wagh, MD, talk about different ways physicians can detect and diagnose lung nodules and masses, including advanced bronchoscopy techniques that do not require incisions or surgery. So before we go and suddenly just remove a whole portion of your lung, let's slow down for a second and do things right. The hospital is safe, the hospital is clean. And Dr. Hogarth, we'll start with you. And either one of you can do that. And we have a series of other tests we can do. And they'll double check everything. And then they come to our lab. Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care We're fortunate enough here at UChicago Medicine to have a robotic endoscope that lets us get to parts of the lung we've never been able to get to before. When there are no changes from scan to scan. An interventional pulmonologist uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and manage lung disease. 2023 The University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Murgu is also actively involved in creating education projects for physicians to enhance their treatment techniques. It sounds like you're in a busy, busy place. You're out. And then we go in with our scopes. Yeah, and I want to tell people-- this is a very, very safe place. And usually we discuss medications, if the patient is on a blood thinner. Oh, let me reinforce that. Patient survey responses are also used to make star ratings for each provider. And we kind of-- we have a nice staff who will kind of walk the patient through what they should expect. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu. So that's nice. That's right. We evaluate whether or not it's a target that we can reach. And let's go through your CAT scan and let's have this discussion about what our next step is. When there are no changes from scan to scan. And smoking is certainly a problem, a historical problem that we're working to deal with every day. Whether they, you know, the fact that they can't eat the night before because we do general anesthesia for many of our cases. That's another thing that you probably want to caution people about. Like, I'm not worried about spreading disease. Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. You know, you mentioned that being covered by insurance. Obviously, if things change, then that's a discussion towards biopsy. And the patient goes afterwards to a post-procedural area, where they recover. So we do want to remind our viewers, we'll take your questions for our experts. Conditions & Services; In other cases, they are actually a cancer. Use of augmented fluoroscopic imaging during diagnostic bronchoscopy.