Pulmonary and critical care medicine | veterans affairs

MISSION We seek to honor our Veteran population by providing state-of-the-art care in pulmonary medicine with the aim to improve overall health and wellbeing. VISION * VA Pulmonary will be

the benchmark of excellence and value in lung health care by providing exemplary services that are both patient-centered and evidence-based. * Care will be delivered by engaged,

collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning, discovery and continuous improvement. * We will emphasize prevention and management of lung disease and will provide

state-of-the-art treatment to eligible Veterans. * VA Pulmonary will contribute to the nation's well-being through lung health education, research and service to our eligible Veterans.

All requests for urgent pulmonary care should be made by primary care SERVICES The Pulmonary Division offers a full range of services for eligible Veterans. LUNG CANCER SCREENING Mortality

from lung cancer is higher than any other cancer due to late stage at diagnosis. Early detection using low-dose CT scans save lives from lung cancer death. Lung cancer screening with regular

CT scans is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to high-risk individuals. As part of President Biden’s “cancer moonshot” initiative, the National VA has implemented the

Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP). Through collaboration with VA’s LPOP, the George E. Wahlen Salt Lake City VA offers comprehensive lung cancer screening in collaboration with

pulmonary medicine, primary care, radiology, pathology, and oncology. Eligible patients should discuss lung cancer screening with their primary care providers. PULMONARY REHABILITATION

Pulmonary rehab is an 8-week face to face class tailored to individuals with chronic lung disease. This course involves, mild exercise and education. This program was created to help

patients with lung disease have a better quality of life. The participant will also be given tools and education supplies for home use to help better manage their lung condition

post-graduation from the program. More information on how to qualify for the program can be found by talking with your provider. The pulmonary coordinator contact information is

801-582-1565, ext.3454 PULMONARY CLINIC Our pulmonary providers offer comprehensive consultative services for evaluation of: * Chronic obstructive lung diseases * Asthma * Interstitial lung

diseases * Neuromuscular disease (Multidisciplinary Clinic) * Routine follow-up care VA VIDEO CONNECT Ask your primary physician about VA Video Connect for your next pulmonary appointment

MEDICAL INTENSIVE CARE (MICU) * Critical care services (primary and consultative) * Procedures (intubation, central line placement, bronchoscopy and routine pulmonary procedures) INPATIENT

PULMONARY CONSULTATION * Consultation for acute pulmonary diseases or assistance in managing chronic, decompensated pulmonary disease * Procedures (bronchoscopy and routine pulmonary

procedures) PROCEDURES * Fiberoptic bronchoscopy * Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) * Thoracentesis * Thorascopy tube VIDEOS Fiberoptic bronchoscopy Wixela inhaler Albuterol inhaler Respimat

inhaler KEY STAFF SERVICE CHIEF Mustafa Mir-Kasimov, MD PROVIDERS Emily Beck, MD Sean J. Callahan, MD Barbara E. Jones, MD Lynn M. Keenan, MD Mustafa Mir-Kasimov, MD Robert Paine III, MD

Brian R. Poole, MD Gregory T. Radin, MD Morgan Saad, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Karl A. Sanders, MD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/SERVICE LEVEL ADVOCATE LUNG CANER SCREENING Kathy Hill, RN 801-582-1565, ext.

3620 PULMONARY CLINIC Jennifer Ward, RN 801-582-1565, ext. 3620 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND TUMOR BOARD Janine Bleiweiss 801-582-1565, ext. 3620 RESPIRATORY THERAPY RESPIRATORY THERAPY

SUPERVISOR Stephen Sagers, RRT 801-582-1565, ext. 5269 ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR Ken Becci, RRT 801-582-1565, ext. 5269 RESPIRATORY THERAPY EDUCATOR Ann Marie Zezula, RRT 801-582-1565, ext. 5269

HOME OXYGEN Eduardo M. Cardenas, BS, RRT 801-582-1565, ext. 5260 PULMONARY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System is affiliated with the University of Utah. The University of

Utah Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship program provides comprehensive training opportunities for our fellows including rotations through VA Salt Lake City. We believe our fellowship

programs foster a learning environment that produces expert pulmonologists with strong clinical and research credentials preparing them for successful careers in pulmonary medicine that will

advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary diseases. Click here to learn more about the University of Utah Pulmonary Fellowship program.