About Us
Delivering excellent, efficient, state-of-the-art and evidence-based medical care, educational and training opportunities as well as multi-disciplinary clinical and basic science research programs.
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Advancing Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
The University of Louisville Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine provides patient care, research and education focused on respiratory conditions, sleep disorders and critical illness. Our specialists work across disciplines to provide comprehensive, person-centered care based on each patient’s needs.
Why Choose UofL Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine?
- Specialized care across pulmonary, sleep and critical care medicine
- Multidisciplinary, person-centered approach to care
- Diagnostic testing and treatment for a range of respiratory and sleep conditions
- Clinical research focused on improving diagnosis and treatment
- Education and training for healthcare professionals
- Commitment to improving community health
Areas of Expertise
Our faculty provide evaluation, treatment and ongoing care in areas including:
- Asthma and severe asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Interventional pulmonology and airway procedures
- Lung cancer screening, diagnosis and multidisciplinary care
- Lung transplantation and post-transplant care
Sleep Medicine
Our accredited Sleep Center provides diagnostic testing, evaluation and treatment for a range of sleep disorders. Board-certified sleep specialists collaborate with healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines to develop care plans based on each patient’s individual needs.
Sleep Medicine Services
Services include:
- Comprehensive sleep evaluations
- Overnight sleep studies, including polysomnography
- Sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment management
- Wakefulness and seizure monitoring studies
- Noninvasive ventilation management for chronic respiratory conditions
Critical Care
Division faculty provide intensive care services for patients with serious and life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Critical care teams work with healthcare professionals across specialties to manage complex conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, organ failure and complications related to transplantation.
Critical Care Services
Services and areas of care include:
- Airway and ventilator management
- Bronchoscopy and bedside procedures
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ultrasound-guided monitoring and procedures
- Management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- Sepsis management
- Multidisciplinary care for critically ill patients
Through patient care, research and education, the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine works to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions, sleep disorders and critical illnesses.
