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title: "Interventional Pulmonology | Services | Sutter Health"
description: "Sutter offers specialized care for complex lung conditions with minimally invasive procedures to diagnose, treat and manage respiratory disorders."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-pulmonology"
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2.  [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) /
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# Interventional Pulmonology

If you're struggling with breathing issues, our interventional pulmonologists offer treatments including minimally invasive techniques that can help you feel better faster, with less scarring, pain and faster recovery times.

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## Why Choose Sutter?

We’re here to help when your lungs aren’t working as they should. Interventional pulmonology is a transformative, newer area of lung care that uses minimally invasive techniques to treat a variety of conditions, such as asthma, emphysema and lung cancer. These advanced procedures transform how we approach pulmonary care by offering effective care with less discomfort and quicker recovery.

### By the Numbers

### 140

Pulmonologists

provide accessible care close to home.

### 28

Locations

offer pulmonary care in our communities so you can get care nearby.

### 10

Sutter Hospitals

honored as America's best for 2024 by Healthgrades.

### 1 in 100

Americans

receive their healthcare from Sutter.

## Need a Referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788).

[Chat with a Referral Agent](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Conditions

-   [Asthma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/asthma)
-   Benign Tumor
-   [Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-and-copd-care)
-   Emphysema
-   [Lung cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer)
-   Lung lesion
-   Pulmonary fibrosis

## Diagnostics

-   Biopsy
-   Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy
-   Endobronchial ultrasound
-   Radial Probe Ultrasound
-   Transbronchial cryobiopsy

## Treatments

-   Argon plasma coagulation
-   Bronchial thermoplasty
-   Cryotherapy
-   Lung transplant
-   Lung volume reduction surgery
-   Pulmonary balloon dilation
-   Transbronchial cryobiopsy

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## Smoking Research

Tobacco is highly addictive and harmful, causing not only lung cancer but also heart disease, stroke, cataracts and more. With 1 in 5 Americans dying from tobacco-related diseases, it's crucial to focus on prevention and quitting support.

[View Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22Smoking%22)

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## Find a Doctor

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