Pulmonary is the branch of Internal Medicine that diagnoses and treats diseases and abnormalities of the chest and lungs, including pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. The most common reasons patients are referred to a Pulmonary Specialist at Madison Medical Affiliates in Milwaukee and Mequon, WI are persistent cough (generally lasting three weeks or longer), shortness of breath, and for evaluation of abnormal chest X-rays. Pulmonologists work closely with primary care doctors and other specialists to create comprehensive treatment plans that address both immediate and long-term respiratory health needs.
Why Choose Us?
Our physicians are recognized leaders in pulmonary and sleep medicine and have been repeatedly recognized as Top Doctors by Milwaukee Magazine. They provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized management plans for patients with a broad range of lung and sleep conditions.
Depending on the lung condition, our physicians collaborate closely with thoracic surgery, pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, radiation and medical oncology, otolaryngology, allergy and immunology, rheumatology, infectious disease, sleep dentistry and rehabilitation to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.
Our pulmonary offices also work closely with local and national durable medical equipment (DME) providers to help our patients navigate treatment for their conditions.
We offer personalized, comprehensive treatment and compassionate care for patients with critical illness, pulmonary conditions, and sleep-related disorders.
Our full-range of clinical services include:
- Consultative care in the medical intensive care unit (ICU)
- Inpatient pulmonary consultation
- Ambulatory pulmonary consultation
- Supervision of pulmonary rehabilitation services
- Pulmonary function testing and interpretation
- Advanced/ interventional pulmonary procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy
- Sleep disorders clinic
- Ambulatory sleep lab and diagnostic services
Pulmonary Conditions Treated
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Emphysema
- Chronic cough
- Interstitial/inflammatory lung disease
- Lung infection and Empyema
- Lung nodules
- Occupational/environmental lung disease
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary vascular disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Tuberculosis and Non-TB Mycobacterium
Sleep Conditions Treated
- Snoring
- Sleep apnea
- Insomnia
- Circadian rhythm disorders
- Shift work-related sleep disruption
- Restless leg syndrome
- Periodic limb movement syndrome
- Narcolepsy
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Abnormal nighttime sleep behaviors
Sleep disorders are commonly diagnosed through a sleep study or polysomnogram (PSG). The multi-component test electronically records and transmits physical activities while you sleep. Physicians then analyze the data to determine the causes and treatment plan suited to each patient.
For more information on sleep disorders, or to schedule an appointment with a Sleep Medicine Specialist, please call (262) 243-5044.