Patients with Severe Emphysema Can Breathe Easier with Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is a nonsurgical procedure to treat advanced emphysema by placing tiny valves in the airways. The procedure takes about an hour and requires no cutting or incisions. During BLVR, an interventional pulmonologist will place an average of four valves in the airways to help patients breathe easier and experience a better quality of life. Download our brochure

The Inova Fairfax Interventional Pulmonology team provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic options for lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. We work closely with pathology and oncology to test all genetic markers that may improve the care of our patients.

A National Leader – the DC Area's First and Only Lung Transplant Program Inova pioneered lung and lung-heart transplants in 1991 in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC metro areas and remains the only provider of lung transplantation in the region. Our Lung Transplant Program, recognized for excellence and innovation, is located on the campus of top-ranked Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and has performed 500 lung transplants to-date.

Contact the Inova Lung Transplant Program Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lung Transplant Team Medical Directors Watch Video Steven D Nathan, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board.

Patient Information and Resources We understand that dealing with life-threatening lung disease is very challenging. Patients who are better informed tend to deal with post-transplant demands more successfully. Knowledge is empowering and demystifying for both patients and their caregivers. Patient Stories Hear from Inova patients about their transplant experiences Support Groups Heart & Lung Transplant, VAD/Artificial Heart Support and Education Group The group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.

Inova Pulmonary Diagnostic tests and treatments can help assess an individual’s lung health, confirm a diagnosis, classify disease severity and progression, determine the best therapy, and evaluate a patient’s response to prescribed therapy. Everyone can benefit from pulmonary diagnostic testing – from athletes and healthy individuals who want to know their lung function and exercise status to those preparing for thoracic (chest) surgery, and people living with allergies or a lung condition. Pulmonary Diagnostics is offered at four hospital locations.

Learn More   Pulmonary hypertension (PH) refers to elevated pressure in the vessels of the lungs. If affected, the arteries and veins in the lungs become narrow and stiff. As the result, the right side of the heart has to work harder to pump blood through the lungs. If left untreated, PH can lead to right heart failure. The Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital provides the highly specialized multi-disciplinary care required by patients dealing with various types of PH.