Pulmonology
A pulmonologist works with patients facing serious or chronic breathing problems. While primary care doctors can handle mild or short-term conditions, such as those caused by a cold or respiratory infection, you'll need to see a pulmonologist to diagnose, treat, and manage more complex illnesses that primarily affect the lungs.
A pulmonologist uses procedures such as spirometry, bloodwork, chest X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies to diagnose chronic lung disease.
Pulmonologists treat diseases such as:
- Asthma
- Lung Cancer
- Tuberculosis
- Occupational lung disease
Pulmonology at Myrtue Medical Center
Dr. Sumit Mukherjee is a Pulmonologist and critical care physician at Myrtue's Specialty Clinic. He comes from the Methodist Physicians Clinic in Council Bluffs, IA, and specializes in comprehensive, patient-centered treatment for patients of all ages. You can count on our professional and friendly staff to explain your treatment options in easy-to-understand language, so you can be an active participant in your care.
Dr. Sumit Mukherjee offers the following Pulmonologist services:
- Bronchoscopies
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Environmental Lung Disease
- Lung Cancer
