Specialized care for your lungs and rheumatoid diseases
Our pulmonologists and rheumatologist at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Evansville Lung Care and Rheumatology in Evansville, Indiana, have the expertise to diagnose and treat respiratory conditions and rheumatoid autoimmune disorders, including:
- Asthma
- Arthritis (including fibromyalgia, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, psoriatic, and rheumatism)
- Bronchitis (inflammation in your lungs)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cough
- Cystic fibrosis (a genetic condition that causes damage to the lungs)
- Emphysema (damaged air sacs in the lungs)
- Interstitial lung disease (diseases that cause scarring in the lungs)
- Lung cancer
- Lung infection
- Pneumonia (an infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs in the lungs)
- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)
- Tuberculosis (an infection in the lungs)
- And other autoimmune diseases
Your doctor starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that’s right for you.
Pulmonary medicine tests and treatments for lung diseases
Not being able to take a deep breath or feel rested can affect your physical and emotional health. At our clinic, we provide pulmonary function tests to evaluate how well your lungs are functioning. Diagnostic tests, medication therapies and nonsurgical treatments are used to help manage your symptoms, improve your lung function and overall respiratory health and may include:
- Bronchoscopy, a diagnostic test of your airways
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Endobronchial ultrasound biopsy
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary function test
- Pulmonary hypertension management
- Stop smoking programs
- Vasodilator medication therapy
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
Connected to pulmonary rehabilitation care at Ascension St. Vincent
At Ascension St. Vincent sites of care in the Evansville area, we provide pulmonary rehabilitation services. Our care team helps connect you with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services for recovery after a heart-lung surgery or as part of your respiratory care plan. See our events: pulmonary rehabilitation support group.
Specialty care for arthritis and inflammatory disorders
Our rheumatologist and care team at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Evansville Lung Care and Rheumatology in Evansville, Indiana, delivers personalized care for all types of arthritis and autoimmune diseases in adults and children. Understanding the cause for your joint stiffness, swelling in your arms and legs or chronic pain is important for your overall health. We listen to understand you or your child’s symptoms to deliver the latest treatments for their needs.
Treatment for arthritis, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Rheumatic autoimmune diseases affect the connective tissue in your joints, skin and cartilage. Your doctor may recommend lab tests and ultrasound imaging to analyze joint fluid imbalances. Genetic testing of the PTPN22 gene is available. This test helps identify if you have an inherited gene for developing rheumatoid arthritis.
Our rheumatologist has the expertise to diagnose rheumatoid and autoimmune diseases including:
- Back and joint stiffness (ankylosing spondylitis)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Chronic bursitis and tendonitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Infectious arthritis caused by Lyme disease or a parvovirus
- Lupus
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology treatments can help you manage your pain and symptoms to improve flexibility and mobility. Treatment options may include:
- Infusion therapy
- Medication therapy
- Neuro-psychology care
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
