Pulmonology

Pulmonology

The practice is headed by Dr. JeRay Johnson.

Hugh Chatham Health Pulmonology Services

  • Arterial catheterization, often called an art line
  • Central venous catheter, also known as a central line or CVC
  • Surgery for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Palliative care for patients with respiratory disease or critical illnesses
  • Complete evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with respiratory disorders.
  • Comprehensive and compassionate care, aiming to help patients quit smoking (monthly visits until patient quits smoking) to decrease relapse.
  • Complete evaluation and diagnosis of lung nodules/lung cancer.
  • Improving quality of life for COPD patients through comprehensive and multidisciplinary care.
  • Evaluation and management of patients with difficult-to-control bronchial asthma.
  • Evaluation of patients with unexplained chronic cough or unexplained source of shortness of breath
  • Evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with Interstitial lung disease, including early referral for lung transplantation.
  • Evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension or sarcoidosis.

Provider

JeRay Johnson, MD

546 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC

Hugh Chatham News

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