Thoracic surgery expertise. Comprehensive lung care. It's all here. UPMC Pinnacle West Shore.
Thoracic surgery expertise. Comprehensive lung care. It's all here. UPMC Pinnacle West Shore.

Pulmonology Care and Thoracic Surgery – It’s All Here

At UPMC Pinnacle West Shore, our multidisciplinary team of pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and respiratory therapists lead the way in diagnosing and treating a variety of lung diseases and respiratory conditions. Equipped with the latest in diagnostic technology and high-end treatment techniques, these experts work together to provide comprehensive and individualized care right here in Central Pennsylvania.

Lung Conditions We Treat

  • Asthma
  • Chest tumors
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Chronic pleural effusion
  • COPD
  • Emphysema
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Sleep apnea
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis

If it becomes necessary, our team of pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons work directly with oncologists from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Rocco and Nancy Ortenzio Cancer Pavilion. Learn more about the world class cancer care at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore.


Pulmonology Services:

The doctors and advanced practice providers at the UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore offer:

  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Pulmonary nodule clinic
  • Lung cancer diagnosis and treatment
  • Sleep medicine
  • Post-COVID care
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation program

Thoracic Surgery

As part of the UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute, our team of thoracic experts provide the surgical treatment of the following conditions:

  • Esophageal cancer
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
  • Lung cancer
  • Chronic pleural effusion
  • Other chest tumors

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Introducing the newest in lung cancer detection technology

Introducing the newest in lung cancer detection technology

UPMC Pinnacle West Shore is the first and only hospital in Central Pennsylvania to use the Ion™ robotic bronchoscopy system, the latest technology which helps diagnose lung cancer in its earliest form. This advanced robotic technology uses minimally invasive endoscopy, allowing doctors to examine the smallest parts of the lung to find and biopsy hard-to-reach lung nodules.



Peggy's Story

When Peggy wasn’t getting any answers, she turned to UPMC Pinnacle West Shore. Together with her team of local physicians, they developed a successful treatment plan that helped Peggy beat lung cancer.