Inova's respiratory therapists work with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to identify, treat and care for patients with respiratory diseases or breathing disorders, including: Asthma Breathing difficulties due to premature birth Cystic fibrosis Emphysema Pneumonia and lung infections Respiratory therapists may work in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient centers, physicians' offices, sleep disorder clinics and home health care agencies.

Medical Director Christopher S King, 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: Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.

National Expertise in the Management of Sarcoidosis For more than 20 years, pulmonary sarcoidosis has been a vital part of Inova's advanced lung disease services. Our experts are nationally recognized for their expertise in diagnosing, treating and managing sarcoidosis utilizing the most effective treatments available. We offer the region's only accredited pulmonary hypertension program and lung transplant center, both of which are crucial to a successful pulmonary sarcoidosis program.

Pulmonary Shambhu Aryal, 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. Learn more about board certification.

Thoracic surgery is a very specialized area of medicine involving operations on the lungs, the lining of the lung (called the pleura), the esophagus, the chest wall and the mediastinum, that few medical institutions in the country offer. Our experience in thoracic surgery is extensive, with our surgeons performing hundreds of surgeries each year. Most thoracic surgeries performed at Inova use the latest minimally invasive techniques. These techniques require that our surgeons be at the forefront of the newest technologies such as robotic surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).

Do you have questions about thoracic surgery at Inova? For more information about thoracic surgery contact christy.schatz@inova.org

Inova’s expert thoracic surgeons work hand-in-hand with many specialists, including our Interventional Pulmonology team to diagnose and treat lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Thoracic Surgeons Medical Director Watch Video Michael J Weyant, 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.

Advancing Clinical Care Through Research Research for Advanced Lung Disease The Advanced Lung Disease Research Program was established in 1996 and has grown exponentially since then. Our site participates in numerous clinical trials for a variety of lung diseases including interstitial lung disease, lung transplantation, pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and non-CF bronchiectasis. This includes industry sponsored clinical trials, Inova investigator initiated studies, and research collaborations.