Lung Center of Excellence

Transformative lung care begins here

At Capital Health, we understand that facing a lung-related diagnosis can be overwhelming experience. That’s why our team of experts is here to guide you through every step, offering comprehensive lung care that’s as exceptional and innovative as it is human.

Based on our commitment and excellence in providing the safest and best lung care available, the Lung Center of Excellence at Capital Health has been recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. To achieve this accreditation, hospitals must pass the ACR’s rigorous assessment of lung cancer screening protocols and infrastructure.

The ACR recognized that Capital Health is dedicated to identifying and treating potentially life-threatening conditions as early as possible. That’s why we offer a wide range of services, including:

• Lung Cancer Screening
• Lung Nodule Clinic
• Thoracic Surgery
• Interventional Pulmonology
• Quit Smoking Program

At the Lung Center of Excellence, your health is in extraordinary hands.

Lung Care with Advanced Treatment Options

Using the latest breakthroughs in medical technology, the lung specialists at Capital Health are transforming how lung care is delivered. Led by expert thoracic surgeon Dr. James G. McPherson and interventional pulmonologist Dr. Diana Kolman, we’ve brought advanced robotic-assisted procedure systems to the heart of our care program, including:

The Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy System, which provides unprecedented accuracy for navigating and diagnosing lung abnormalities, allowing our doctors to reach and biopsy even the smallest and most challenging nodules located deep in the lungs.
The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, which allows our doctors to perform minimally invasive procedures and complex surgical actions (such as suturing, knot-tying, and removals) with exceptional precision and accuracy—and quicker recovery for patients.

By combining these technologies, our lung experts can identify, diagnose, and treat several different conditions using the same single-anesthesia procedure. For you, the patient, that means fewer appointments, faster answers, less recovery time, and the peace of mind that you’re being treated with the most advanced technology on the market by some of the smartest minds in the country.

A Unified Approach to Patient Care

What truly sets our lung care program apart is the collaborative care model that has become a staple here at Capital Health.

At our hospitals, doctors are empowered to work with each other in ways other hospitals don’t – working across departments to share insights, suggestions, and more that help ensure you get a care plan that’s specialized to you, the patient. In doing so, we’re able to blend the knowledge and skill of our industry experts at every step of your care, allowing you to benefit from the kind of customized treatment plan that only a unified team can deliver:

Personalized care plans that are designed for your unique health needs.
Streamlined treatment options that minimize delays and maximize outcomes.
Reduced risks and targeted treatment with specialized care that takes your holistic health needs into account.
World-class care that’s also designed to fit your life.

To schedule an appointment with a Capital Health lung expert, simply fill out the short form on our website.