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Pulmonary (Lung) Center

Overview
At the heart of our Pulmonary Center are the specialists from recognized Thai, American and British medical institutes. These specialists are exceptionally experienced in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of all pulmonary and respiratory system diseases. Bumrungrad International Hospital’s Center of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Hyperbaric and Sleep Medicine includes more than 15 faculty and 100 staff members, providing comprehensive therapy for lung diseases, critical illnesses, sleep disorders and assessment of lung health and cardiopulmonary fitness to thousands of patients each year.
 
The Pulmonary Center’s state-of-the-art comprehensive services span the spectrum of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex pulmonary diseases, critical care illnesses, and sleep disorders for adults. Recently we have added evaluation of cardiopulmonary fitness to the facility. Subspecialty expertise includes hyperbaric medicine, pulmonary hypertension, asthma and obstructive lung disorders, interventional pulmonology, sleep apnea, and critical illness. In addition to complex lung diseases, Bumrungrad International Pulmonary Center provides treatment for the following:
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Infection
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Evaluation of shortness of breath (dizziness) by cardiopulmonaryexercise testing
  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
  • Lung Flukes & other lung worms
  • Pneumoconiosis & occupational lung diseases
  • Heavy metal lung disease
  • Allergic respiratory disease
Our personalized interdisciplinary approach consists of many complementary specialties at Bumrungrad International that collaborate with the Pulmonology Center, such as infectious disease, thoracic surgery, endocrinology, cardiology, rheumatology, pathology, radiology, otolaryngology, physical therapy and transplants, when appropriate. The results are comprehensive and individualized diagnostic and treatment plans from a multidisciplinary medical team that produce the most optimal outcomes.

Bumrungrad International’s Pulmonary Center is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology and practiced knowledge to get individual patients back on their feet and to their everyday lives as quickly as possible. Some of the diagnostic procedures offered include the following:
 
  • Chest X-ray
  • CT-Scan (High Dose & Low Dose)
  • PET/CT Scan
  • Ventilation-perfusion scan
  • Biopsy of lung lesions under fluoroscopic or CT guidance
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Bronchial Challenge Test (Methacholine Challenge)
  • Sleep Test
  • Cardiopulmonary exercise testing to assess the fitness of the body
Bumrungrad International’s Pulmonary Center also works alongside the Rehabilitation Center in order to improve lung function. This includes therapy before and after surgery to reduce pain and to facilitate individual patient recovery time so that they may be able to regain normal function and return to their normal routines earlier.
 
Bumrungrad International’s Pulmonary Center offers comprehensive health services by specialists in a variety of fields across the spectrum. With 20 renowned American and European board certified pulmonary specialists working alongside numerous experienced medical staff and nurses, the Pulmonary Center provides top-tier expert and quality medical services to patients and families from around the world.
 

Dr. Anon Jatakanon

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (ICU)
Internal Medicine - Pulmonology

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Dr. Arth Nana

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Pulmonology

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Dr. Benjamas Intarapoka

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

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Dr. Chankanok Kuagoolwongse

Specialties

Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (ICU)
Internal Medicine - Pulmonology
Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

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Asst.Prof.Dr. Chok Limsuwat

Specialties

Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (ICU)
Internal Medicine - Pulmonology

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Assoc.Prof.Dr. Naricha Chirakalwasan

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (ICU)
Internal Medicine - Pulmonology
Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

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Dr. Natpatou Sanguanwongse

Specialties

Internal Medicine - Pulmonology

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Dr. Pinyo Horsin

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Pulmonology

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Dr. Prapaporn Pornsuriyasak

Specialties

Internal Medicine - Pulmonology

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Related Packages

Contact Number

  • Tele-Consultation with Doctor Click

Service Hours

  • Pulmonary (Lung) Center
    Monday through Friday
    8:00 am to 8:00 pm
    Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Location

  • Pulmonary (Lung) Center
    Building A, 15th floor
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