First in New York State to Perform a Liver-Lung Transplant
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.
Over 60 Lung-Focused Clinical Trials
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.
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 a few 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.
Over a Century of Lung & Chest Research and Treatments
Montefiore Einstein Thoracic and Lung Surgery Highlights
Our highlights document the remarkable innovations in research, treatment, and care that we're making.
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95%
of our lung cancer operations are minimally invasive
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49%
of our lung cancer operations are “lung sparing”
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91%*
survival at 1 year post lung transplant which exceeds national average
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1st*
highest survival rate in New York City while waiting for a lung transplant
*SRTR Patient Survival Report, July 2024
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.
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.
Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
Montefiore Medical Park/MECCC Multidisciplinary Practice
Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
Montefiore Medical Park/MECCC Multidisciplinary Practice
Services Type
Free, safe-and-secure, on-site, dedicated parking is available for all cancer patients and caregivers. For parking garage use, validation is also available.
