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Pleural diseases present unique challenges and often require specialized evaluation and treatment. Conditions such as pleural effusion, pneumothorax, empyema, and pleural mesothelioma can significantly impact pulmonary function, quality of life and survival. Early intervention and access to expert care are critical to optimizing patient outcomes.
Pleural diseases present unique challenges and often require specialized evaluation and treatment. Conditions such as pleural effusion, pneumothorax, empyema, and pleural mesothelioma can significantly impact pulmonary function, quality of life and survival. Early intervention and access to expert care are critical to optimizing patient outcomes.
The Temple Lung Center is internationally recognized for pioneering approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of pleural diseases. Our multidisciplinary team offers referring providers and their patients access to:
Our team includes internationally recognized thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiologists, and pathologists who collaborate to provide leading-edge diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
We integrate the latest advancements in pulmonary and thoracic medicine, including minimally invasive and lung-sparing surgical interventions, to optimize patient quality of life and outcomes.
We understand the urgency of pleural disease management. With multiple locations and streamlined referral processes, we offer your patients expedited consultations, diagnostics, and interventions.
Our specialists actively contribute to advancements in thoracic medicine, including participation in clinical trials and the development of innovative procedures that set new standards internationally in pleural disease care.
At Temple, we take a team-based approach to complex pleural disease management. Our program brings together pulmonologists, radiologists, thoracic and oncology surgeons, respiratory therapists, nurses and other subspecialists to ensure each patient receives tailored, comprehensive care. We offer advanced diagnostic tools as well as the latest treatment options for both benign and malignant pleural conditions.
Patients with persistent pleural symptoms or imaging findings suggestive of pleural pathology should be considered for further evaluation. Common indications for referrals include:
If you have patients with suspected or confirmed pleural disease, consider Temple Lung Center as your partner in delivering expert thoracic care. We welcome referrals for diagnostic evaluations, second opinions, and advanced treatment needs.
To refer a patient or consult with one of our specialists, call 866-335-2706 or fill out this form to submit a referral request online.
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