Salem Chest Specialists

Pulmonary Care

Pulmonary medicine is used for the treatment of diseases related to the lungs and breathing. Salem Chest Specialists (SCS), part of the Clinically Integrated Network of Novant Health (NH), treat people with the full spectrum of pulmonary diseases.  As part of the NH network, we maintain up to date electronic medical records using the EPIC-Dimensions format.  For more education regarding common pulmonary diagnoses (i.e.; COPD, Asthma, Cough, Lung Cancer), we highly recommend visiting the patient education portal of our website. 

SCS providers deliver outpatient pulmonary care at two clinic locations in Winston Salem, N.C., as well as inpatient pulmonary care at NH Forsyth Medical Center.  We work very closely with our local colleagues in Primary Care, Cardiology, ENT, Allergy, and Oncology.  Our unique collaboration with experts from the Derrick L. Davis Cancer Institute - Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, Radiology, and Supportive Care - helps provide the most efficient and effective care possible for our patients with lung cancer. 

Advanced Bronchoscopy Program

Salem Chest Specialists now has a dedicated Advanced Bronchoscopy Program as of March 2023 that is under the leadership of Dr. Farhan Ahmed. This program allows one of our advanced bronchoscopist to perform specialized procedures, including Navigational Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center two days every week. We have a dedicated nurse navigator who helps to track and facilitate referrals and results for our patients. Our team works closely with Novant Health’s nurse navigators to ensure the best possible care for our patients. The goal being to shorten the time frame from diagnosis of lung cancer to the treatment of lung cancer.

Interstitial Lung Disease Program

We are pleased to share with you our Interstitial Lung Disease Program, established in January 2023 under the leadership of Dr. Hassan Yousaf. This program has grown leaps and bounds with over 200 patients enrolled in the last 12 months. It has not only helped patients but also providers in the area. Our ILD program is driven by evidence-based guidelines and protocols provided by Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), American Thoracic Society (ATS) and American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP).

Program features include:

1. Expedited ILD clinic visits.

2. Multidisciplinary discussion meetings featuring Pulmonologists, Rheumatologists, Radiologists, Pathologists and Pulmonary Hypertension Specialists.

3. Access to all major ILD clinical trials.

4. Patient support group meetings.

5. Direct access to ILD Navigator, Biologic Coordinator, and ILD Specialist.

We are actively accepting referrals to the ILD program.

For directions to our clinics or the hospital, please visit the contact page.  The FAQ’s section may also be of benefit to you.  To schedule an appointment, please contact us at (336)-765-0383 from 7:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday and 7:30am - 1pm on Fridays. We look forward to hearing from you!

Office Based Services:

  • Sleep studies and CPAP supplies – please see our separate website section on Sleep Medicine

  • Pulmonary Function Testing

  • Spirometry

  • Lung volumes

  • Diffusion capacity

  • Vaccinations

  • Pulse Oximetry

  • Routine checks

  • 6-minute walk

  • X-ray

  • Chest X-rays

  • Rib X-rays

  • Sinus X-rays

  • EKGs

  • Full lab draw services

  • Thoracentesis with ultrasound guidance for select patients (i.e.; not on blood thinners)

 
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