Title

Pulmonary medicine - George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Lungs and breathing
Common conditions
tuberculosis, respiratory conditions, sleep apnea, sleep problems
Description

Our pulmonary medicine team treats diseases and conditions that affect the lungs and breathing, including asthma, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute respiratory distress syndrome and sleep apnea.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
pulmonaryMedicine
This is a required Vet Center service
No
Show for VAMC Facilities
Show
VAMC system description of service

If you find it difficult to breathe or sleep, our pulmonary (lung) specialists can help. We offer education, exercises, and treatments like:

  • Oxygen therapy to help you stay active and breathe better
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation to build your strength and increase lung capacity
  • Healthy diets to help you manage your weight and improve energy
  • Strategies to help you increase your feelings of control, optimism, and self-esteem
  • Tests to measure your lung function, lung volume, and blood gas

Learn more about VA Salt Lake City Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Appointments
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
801-582-1565
Extension number
5269
Label
Appointments