Pulmonology
Breathe better. Live better.
The board-certified physicians of Williamson Health Pulmonology are among the top in their fields. Our pulmonologists treat a variety of conditions including asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), lung cancer and emphysema. In addition to our pulmonology clinic, the Williamson Health Medical Group pulmonologists help to spearhead Williamson Health’s intensive care program at Williamson Medical Center.
To make an appointment with one of our pulmonologists:
"The doctors are caring, thoughtful, intelligent and diligent in solving medical issues. The office staff are friendly and always helpful. The nurses are thorough, kind and efficient. I wouldn’t go to any different doctor for my pulmonary needs."
Beverly M.
Pulmonary Conditions To Note
Common symptoms seen in lung conditions range from wheezing to shortness of breath, chronic coughing to coughing up blood, loud snoring and morning headaches, and even dry mouth or sore throat upon waking up. Our pulmonologists are here to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Emphysema
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Tuberculosis
If you and your primary care provider believe you might be suffering from one of these conditions, make an appointment to see one of our expert pulmonologists:
About Williamson Health's Lung Nodule Program
As a part of our Accredited Cancer Care at Williamson Health, our pulmonologists lead a robust lung nodule program that is designed to detect lung cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. Patients who qualify for low dose CT, are at a higher risk for developing lung cancer. With LDCT screenings, these patients can be screened on an annual basis to monitor for any changes that can be addressed if the need for an intervention is identified. Our highly-skilled pulmonologists can perform thoracic biopsy procedures right here in your community. In addition to identifying lung cancer, lung screenings can also identify other lung conditions such as COPD, emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis.
Many insurance providers cover lung screening as a preventive service for adults between the ages of 50-77 who also meet one of these two criteria:
- Current smokers who have a 20-pack-per-year or more smoking history, or
- Former smokers, who quit less than 15 years ago and used to smoke 20-packs-per-year or more
If you meet the above criteria, initiate a Shared Decision-Making conversation with your physician.
Our lung cancer program has a dedicated lung cancer navigator who walks alongside patients and their families from diagnosis all the way through treatment and follow up. Our navigator becomes an integral part of the patient’s support system by offering their clinical skills to help bridge the gap of communication between providers, assist with educating the patient throughout their journey, and ease the anxieties and fears of the patient during their experience. Our program is designed to offer patients support through every step of their journey.
Learn More About Testing For Lung Cancer
Scroll through these four videos for more about how we identify potential lung cancers:
Intensive Care Services at Williamson Health
Williamson Medical Center is committed to advanced quality care for patients with serious medical conditions. Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides 24-hour coverage for these critically ill adults with a highly trained team of healthcare professionals who cooperate to improve patient care.
A trusted partnership amongst hospital intensivists, other physicians across multiple specialties, nurses, social workers, metabolic specialists, pharmacists and a chaplain provides a holistic treatment plan for complex medical disorders.
Our hospital intensivists are often consulted as part of the team managing around-the-clock care for patients with life-threatening conditions. These physicians are triple board certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine and internal medicine and treat a wide variety of critical conditions including sepsis, vascular, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia and post-cardiac arrest care.
Working closely with our physicians, our nurses are continually at the bedside to monitor and manage these critically ill patients. All critical care unit nurses stay up to date with constantly changing technology and practices through ongoing continuing education. After two years or 1700 hours of direct critical patient care, nurses are encouraged to and supported in their preparation for achieving their Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
Our dedicated care teams use their expertise and training to provide specialized, individualized care that often includes innovative techniques and technologies. The benefits to this approach can include improved survival rates, minimized length of stay, fewer complications, reduced incidences of disease and increased patient satisfaction.
Williamson Health Pulmonology
- 4323 Carothers Parkway
Suite 605
Franklin, TN 37067
To schedule an appointment
- Phone: (615) 790-4159
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