WWMG’s board-certified Pulmonary doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the lungs and respiratory system as well as sleep issues. We work with each patient to design a customized treatment plan to help manage symptoms and support their quality of life.
Appointments are available in Everett (Silver Lake), Edmonds, Anacortes, and Bellingham. Request an appointment online
About Our Practice
All of our Pulmonary physicians and staff are dedicated to providing high-quality comprehensive medical treatment and exceptional customer service to our patients.
Our team of board-certified Pulmonary physicians diagnose and treat disorders/diseases of the lungs and respiratory system, including:
- asthma
- emphysema
- shortness of breath
- hypoxemia
- chronic cough
- COPD
- lung cancer
- pulmonary fibrosis
- occupational lung disease
- pneumonia
- TB
- sleep issues
Sleep disorders are considered serious lung conditions because of the way that a person’s breathing is negatively impacted. Our doctors specialize in sleep medicine and can evaluate and treat sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, and more.
Request an appointment online with a Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine specialist
Some of the services we provide:
Office Consultation:
The visit will include a physical examination, full history of the current problem and review of pertinent medical history, previous lab tests, chest x-rays, CT scans and sleep studies. A plan for further diagnostic evaluation and treatment will be presented.
Follow up Care:
As needed
Pulmonary Function Testing:
PFTs tell us how well your lungs function, and the results are used to follow the progression of a disease and its response to treatment. PFTs can also be used to assess if there is adequate respiratory function to withstand surgery.
Spirometry:
An abbreviated lung function test used during follow-up visits to evaluate the status of patients with asthma and COPD.
6-Minute Walk:
A simple exercise test used to evaluate a patient’s initial functional status and to measure improvement following the initiation of treatment for shortness of breath.
Sleep Evaluation & Sleep Studies:
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Pulmonary FAQs
Answers to common questions about Pulmonary care at WWMG.
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Pulmonary FAQs
Pulmonology is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the lungs and respiratory system.
WWMG’s board-certified Pulmonary doctors treat patients with disorders of the lungs and respiratory system, as well as sleep issues. Common conditions treated include asthma, chronic cough, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, and sleep-related disorders such as sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and insomnia.
There are several locations for Pulmonology appointments:
Yes, a referral is required to see a Pulmonary specialist.
Pulmonary testing offered at Western Washington Medical Group:
- Spirometry, a brief lung-function check for asthma and COPD
- 6-minute walk test, measures how activity affects breathing
- Sleep studies, for sleep-related breathing disorders
- Full Pulmonary function testing (PFT), measures overall lung capacity. This test is performed at a partner hospital, with a referral from WWMG. During the PFT test, you’ll breathe into a mouthpiece connected to a machine that measures how much air your lungs hold and how quickly you can move air in and out.
Before a PFT, avoid smoking, caffeine, and carbonated drinks for at least 4 hours, skip a heavy meal or alcohol, and wear loose, comfortable clothing. Avoid vigorous exercise the day of and check with your testing site about whether or not you need to pause certain inhalers beforehand.