Tampa General Hospital’s Interventional Pulmonology program provides advanced care for patients with complex conditions affecting the airways, lungs, chest, and pleural space. Interventional Pulmonology is a highly specialized subspecialty within the Lung Institute that focuses on advanced diagnostics to minimally invasive procedures. Using advanced technology and precise techniques, interventional pulmonologists can evaluate and treat a wide range of lung and airway disorders while helping patients avoid more invasive surgery whenever possible.
Conditions involving the airways, lungs, and pleural space can be complex and, if not properly diagnosed and treated, may lead to serious health complications. Interventional Pulmonology requires a high level of expertise, advanced technology, and close coordination across specialties. At Tampa General Hospital, patients receive care from fellowship‑trained interventional pulmonologists with the experience and resources needed to manage both benign and malignant conditions and guide patients to the most appropriate next steps in their care.
Conditions We Treat & Procedures We Perform
Our team evaluates and treats a wide range of benign and malignant chest, lung, and airway conditions using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Procedures include:
Pleural Disease (pleural effusions, empyema, pleural nodule/metastasis, hemothorax, pneumothorax)
- Thoracentesis
- Chest tubes
- Indwelling pleural catheters (IPC)
- Pleuroscopy/Medical Thoracoscopy
- Pleurodesis (chemical) via chest tube or pleuroscopy
Pulmonary Nodules & ILD
- Navigational bronchoscopy
- Robotic assisted bronchoscopy
- Cryobiopsy
- Fiducial marker and dye placement
Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy (for diagnosis and staging)
- Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
Acute/Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Percutaneous tracheostomy
Central Airway Obstruction (endobronchial disease, stenosis, tracheobronchomalacia, excessive dynamic airway collapse)
- Tumor debulking
- Airway dilation
- Stent placement
- Cryospray
- Ablative therapy
- Rigid bronchoscopy
COPD & Persistent Air Leak
- Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction
- Endobronchial valve placement
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
- Whole lung lavage
- Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
- Pulse electric Field (PEF)
Why Choose Tampa General Hospital
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for Lung Surgery for 2025–26, Tampa General Hospital’s Interventional Pulmonology program offers a highly specialized approach to diagnosing and treating complex airway, lung, chest, and pleural conditions using minimally and less invasive techniques. Many procedures are performed through the throat, helping patients avoid surgery, while others require only small incisions in the chest wall. The program functions as a comprehensive diagnostic‑to‑treatment center, allowing physicians to evaluate, diagnose, intervene, and coordinate next steps in care.
Interventional Pulmonology at Tampa General operates as a comprehensive center, working closely with specialists across multiple disciplines throughout our academic medical center to ensure seamless, coordinated care. Our team collaborates regularly with:
- Ear, Nose & Throat Institute
- Cancer Institute – Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology
- Heart & Vascular Institute
- Transplant Institute
This collaborative approach allows us to efficiently route patients to the most appropriate specialty when additional treatment is needed.
Make an Appointment or Refer a Patient
Our team is committed to providing timely access and coordinated care for patients with complex lung and airway conditions.
Clinic Location
17 Davis Boulevard, Suite 313
Tampa, FL 33606
Patient Appointments
Physician Referrals
Phone: 813-924-0081
Fax: 813-821-8307