Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Fellowship-Trained Specialists, Advanced Diagnostics

Welcome to Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Crystal Run. At Crystal Run, our fellowship-trained pulmonologists diagnose and treat all aspects of pulmonary disease, including asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis (widening of the large airways), pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer.

The pulmonary specialists at Crystal Run have access to the latest diagnostic treatments and technology. Using cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, our pulmonary doctors evaluate issues like a chronic cough and shortness of breath, including Chest X-Rays, CT Scans, Bronchoscopy, and an on-site state-of-the-art Pulmonary Function Testing lab.

What Is Critical Care Medicine?

Our Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care specialists are also experienced in the treatment of critically ill hospitalized patients—pulmonary diseases are common among patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or the Critical Care Unit (CCU). Our pulmonologists provide ICU/CCU services at Orange Regional Medical Center, Catskill Regional Medical Center, Nyack Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and St. Anthony Community Hospital.

Shortness of Breath: When to Worry

Shortness of breath during or after exercising or other strenuous physical activity is not uncommon. However, when that breathless feeling becomes part of your everyday life, it’s time to see a pulmonary specialist. Shortness of breath can often indicate the presence of such serious health conditions as asthma, chronic lung disease, anemia, or even heart disease.

At Crystal Run Healthcare, our board-certified pulmonary medicine specialists have a thorough understanding of lung and heart function. Combining state-of-the-art medical equipment and a team approach to healthcare, we work closely with our cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and other specialists to provide precise diagnoses and the most effective treatments available.

If you’ve reached the point where every step you take leaves you struggling to catch your breath, it’s time to take a step toward getting well. The pulmonary doctors at Crystal Run are ready to help. We’ll work closely with you to develop a pulmonary rehabilitation program that helps you breathe better—and live well.

Crystal Run provides pulmonary care, including pulmonary hypertension treatment, at our Middletown, NY; Rock Hill, NY; Newburgh, NY; West Nyack, NY; and Monroe, NY locations.

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