Karen Nichols in 2014, traveling and following her own advice -- to "choose joy every day." Historically, I was a very healthy person except for my weight. I never smoked. My only hospital stays were to have my tonsils removed at age five and to give birth to my children. I went out three nights a week and traveled about 30 percent of the time. In August 2010, I had a cold that did not end. I commuted via public transportation and found it difficult to walk more than a block. I had a full physical and was seen by specialists. Test results showed all to be quite well except for my lungs.

Lolly Gilmore (far left, in green slacks, holding a camera) celebrates her 10th anniversary post lung transplant with jubilant family and friends. Lolly Gilmore from Midlothian, VA, underwent a single lung transplant on May 8, 1999. Now, nearly ten years to the day, she happily celebrated a decade of renewed health and vigor with a large group of her friends and family. Lolly is responsible for nominating Dr.

Army Staff Sergeant Serves Two Tours in Iraq and Receives a Successful Second Lung Transplant For Will Thompson, 45, huge life events seem to come in twos. An Army Staff Sergeant, Will served as a combat medic/nurse during two tours in Iraq. When he returned home, he underwent two lung transplants over a four-year period to treat his chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a condition many believe was caused by the dust and smoke he was exposed to while on active duty in Iraq.

Inova Lung Services welcomes the opportunity to work with referring physicians to deliver the most appropriate, effective and personalized care for patients dealing with serious lung conditions. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about our program. Referral and Contact Information Referring physicians may speak with members of the transplant and advanced lung disease team 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our Team Meet our advanced lung specialists who specialize in COPD & Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: 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.

Contact the Acute Pulmonary Unit (APU) Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 3300 Gallows Road Falls Church, VA 22046703-776-8498 (Map and interactive directions)Directions to Inova Heart and Vascular Institute once you arrive on campus Business hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day