Interstitial lung disease care at Mayo Clinic
Your Mayo Clinic care team
Mayo Clinic is one of the leading medical facilities in the country that diagnoses and treats lung diseases. Many Mayo Clinic doctors specialize in interstitial lung disease.
Experts in the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic work closely with a multispecialty team that includes chest surgeons, radiologists and pathologists. Together they create a treatment plan for you that's based on the full range of options, a full evaluation, the correct diagnosis, and your concerns and treatment goals.
Advanced diagnostic techniques
Experts at Mayo Clinic have access to a wealth of resources to find and treat your condition — all in one convenient location. Testing and consultations are scheduled in an efficient and coordinated way to quickly find answers and begin treatment.
Mayo Clinic's pulmonary function laboratories offer many tests for common and rare conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. The medical professionals who staff these labs put your needs first. You'll get prompt, compassionate care that focuses on you.
Interventional pulmonology at Mayo Clinic focuses on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for lung and chest diseases. Methods include all types of bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, pleuroscopy and a full evaluation of airway conditions. Interventional pulmonologists offer diagnostic and treatment services for all major lung conditions. They work closely with a multispecialty team to create a treatment plan for you.
The latest technology and the best care
Experts at Mayo Clinic use the latest technology to give the best care in the outpatient and hospital settings.
Mayo Clinic's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program helps people who have chronic pulmonary disease. Experienced specialists in this program work with you to make your health better and lower your risk of future pulmonary disease and medical complications.
The staff in the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic at Mayo Clinic provide skilled diagnosis and individual treatment plans to people with pulmonary hypertension. Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have many years of experience in diagnosing and treating pulmonary hypertension.
Mayo Clinic offers the Lung Transplant Program for people who need this option. Mayo's lung transplant doctors and surgeons use proven innovations to successfully treat people with serious lung diseases. And Mayo Clinic is among the few medical institutions that offer the full spectrum of options for lung transplants, including heart-lung transplants.
Expertise and rankings
Every year, Mayo Clinic specialists treat more than 10,000 people with interstitial lung disease. Mayo Clinic offers:
- An individualized treatment plan. Experts in the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic work closely with a multispecialty team to create a treatment plan that focuses on your needs and goals.
- Cutting-edge technology. At Mayo Clinic, the latest technology is used to diagnose your condition and provide the best care.
- Access to advanced and innovative treatments. Mayo Clinic provides the latest treatment options and innovations, as well as access to clinical trials.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked among the Best Hospitals for pulmonology, neurology & neurosurgery, heart & heart surgery, ear, nose & throat, and psychiatry by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.
Locations, travel and lodging
Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.
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Costs and insurance
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.
In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.
Nov. 23, 2024