Sleep Medicine

Millions of Americans suffer from the effects of sleep loss. Quality sleep is now recognized as essential for the establishment of a healthy lifestyle. At Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists, PC, we provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a full spectrum of sleep/wake disorders including:

Pulmonary Medicine

We specialize in the treatment of lung diseases, difficulty breathing, persistent coughing, chest pain, wheezing and diagnosing lung cancer. Thorough evaluations for toxic exposures in the work-place including mold, asbestos, silica, dust, chemicals, or any other noxious inhalations Up-to-date treatment for patients with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, interstitial lung disease, asthma, pleural effusions or pulmonary hypertension Complete pulmonary function testing available in the office Ultrasound guided thoracentesis available in the office Inhalational therapies available in the office Chest imaging readily available next door at the Northside Hospital Diagnostic Services Center Expert, professional evaluations for abnormal chest x-rays Bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsy, and transtracheal needle aspirations available

Critical Care Medicine

Critical Care specialists, or intensivists, treat patients in the Intensive Care Unit requiring artificial means for respiration or aggressive treatment for overwhelming infection, shock, or coma. Dr. Graves, a fellowship-trained intensivist, utilizes evidence-based protocols striving for the best possible outcome for highly complex critically-ill patients. Critical care services we offer include:

• Ventilator and respiratory management of hospitalized patients
• Invasive hemodynamics

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