Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease often caused by cigarette smoking that makes breathing difficult. According to the American Lung Association, more than 12 million Americans have COPD, a progressive disease that gets worse over time if not treated. COPD includes both damage to the bronchial tubes (airway disease) and emphysema. Learn more about COPD and emphysema.
The COPD and Emphysema Program at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Lung Center provides comprehensive diagnostic testing and treatment for men and women with COPD. Coordinated by board-certified physicians in pulmonary and critical care medicine, including interventional pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons who specialize in minimally-invasive lung surgery such as lung volume reduction surgery, our multidisciplinary team also comprises specialists from thoracic imaging, pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory therapy. Together, they help patients with COPD live more comfortably by improving endurance, providing symptom relief and preventing disease progression.
Make an Appointment
Call The Lung Center at 1-844-BWH-LUNG (1-844-294-5864) to make an appointment with the COPD and Emphysema Program or request an appointment online.
Refer a Patient
Physicians can call 1-844-BWH-LUNG (1-844-294-5864) to refer a patient or can make an online referral.
COPD and Emphysema Program
- Carolyn E. Come, MD
- Dawn L. DeMeo, MD, MPH
- Miguel Divo, MD
- Christopher Ducko, MD
- Craig P. Hersh, MD
- Abraham Lebenthal, MD
- Steven J. Mentzer, MD
- Scott Schissel, MD
- Edwin K. Silverman, MD, PhD
- Hisashi Tsukada, MD, PhD
- George R. Washko, Jr., MD
Location
The Lung Center is located at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at the 15 Francis Street entrance. Pulmonary and critical care medicine, thoracic surgery and thoracic imaging are adjacent to one another, making accessibility and appointment scheduling seamless.
