Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Lung Program

Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Lung Program

The Most Comprehensive Lung Program in the Northeast. We’re ranked in the top 1% of all hospitals in the nation for Pulmonology & Lung Surgery according to U.S. News & World Report.

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First in New York State to Perform a Liver-Lung Transplant

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Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Lung Program

Montefiore Einstein’s Comprehensive Lung Program includes a multidisciplinary team of pulmonologists, lung surgeons, lung transplant surgeons and more, working together to treat all conditions, from the benign to the malignant, the simple to the complex. Our highly trained experts utilize state-of-the-art technology and the most advanced surgical techniques to provide disease management, treatment, surgery and transplantation. Our program plays a unique and vital role in the local community as the exclusive healthcare provider for interstitial lung disease and advanced emphysema treatments.

Our team of specialists, nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, nutritionists and pharmacists are focused on providing relationship-centered care, and we collaborate with our patients, families, and each other to provide the best care possible and improve quality of life and survival rates.

When treating patients with a lung cancer diagnosis, the Comprehensive Lung Program is fully integrated with Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, among the elite 1% NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S and ranked among the top one percent of U.S. hospitals for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report.

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Over 60 Lung-Focused Clinical Trials

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Our Latest Research

Advancing human health, scientific discovery and innovation through lung research.

Leaders in the Science of Lung Care

At Montefiore Einstein, our globally recognized researchers are dedicated to pioneering groundbreaking scientific and clinical breakthroughs that pave the way for new discoveries. We actively participate in numerous research projects spanning from basic science to all stages of clinical trials and transforming scientific innovations into state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapies. Together, our physician-scientists and scientific investigators collaborate to drive advancement in human health.

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State-of-the-Art Technology & Surgical Techniques

Montefiore Einstein's Comprehensive Lung Program uses the latest technology and surgical techniques. From advanced diagnostics and surgical staging to minimally invasive robotic surgery, we utilize leading-edge advancements for precise, efficient, state-of-the art care.

We stand out as one of just two hospitals in New York City using the LUNGguard™ Donor Lung Preservation System to transport lungs for transplantation. We are also one of only two centers nationwide to use confocal laser endomicroscopy, a technology that enables physicians to examine transplanted lungs at the cellular level.

In addition to these pioneering technologies, we proudly hold the distinction of being the only program in New York to offer transbronchial cryobiopsy to patients fighting interstitial lung diseases.

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Specialty: Advanced Lung Failure and Lung Transplantation

Everyone Loves a Comeback

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Over a Century of Lung & Chest Research and Treatments

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Montefiore Einstein Thoracic and Lung Surgery Highlights

Our highlights document the remarkable innovations in research, treatment, and care that we're making.

*SRTR Patient Survival Report, July 2024

See why 2023 was a remarkable year for our department.

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Meet Your Lung Team

As globally recognized experts, the team at the Comprehensive Lung Program leverages their extensive expertise to address complex cases, incorporating leading-edge technology and advanced therapies with personalized care. 

Schedule a Consultation

Consultations are available in person, by phone or by video visit.
To schedule an appointment, call 718-920-LUNG (5864). Patients can also schedule appointments through Montefiore MyChart.

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Our Locations

We serve all Comprehensive Lung Program patients under one unified team. This team approach ensures multifacted care, minimizing complexity for patients and ensuring seamless communication.

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