Visit Vale Health Marketplace?
You are leaving balladhealth.org to visit Vale Health’s Wellness Marketplace.
Disclaimer: Ballad Health does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any product or resource listed in the marketplace.
Specialized pulmonary care in Johnson City
Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology provides expert lung and respiratory care close to home in Washington County. Our team diagnoses and treats a wide range of pulmonary diseases and chronic lung conditions, helping patients manage their health and improve their quality of life.
Respiratory conditions we treat
Our pulmonology team provides specialized support for conditions that affect your lungs and breathing.
Asthma, airway and breathing conditions
- Asthma, COPD and other obstructive lung diseases
- Allergies that affect breathing or allergic lung disease
- Unexplained cough and shortness of breath
- Sleep-disordered breathing such as obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea and Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Lung diseases, infections and cancer
- Lung scarring and other lung diseases including interstitial lung diseases, such as sarcoidosis and pneumoconiosis
- Lung cancer
- Lung infections or pulmonary infections
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Genetic, vascular and pleural conditions
- Inherited lung conditions or genetic lung disease, including alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Conditions affecting the blood vessels in the lungs including pulmonary vascular disease, such as thromboembolism and pulmonary hypertension
- Conditions affecting the lining around the lungs or pleural disease, including pleural effusion
Respiratory diagnostic tests and procedures near you
Our pulmonology clinic in Johnson City offers several minimally invasive outpatient tests and procedures, including robot-assisted bronchoscopy. These minimally invasive procedures may allow some patients to return home sooner and recover more quickly than they would after more invasive procedures.
ION Robotic Bronchoscopy
Ballad Health offers ION robotic bronchoscopy technology to patients throughout the Tri-Cities and Appalachian Highlands region. To get a more complete view of your lungs, your doctor may suggest ION robotic bronchoscopy. This technology may help your care team diagnose and treat certain lung conditions with fewer procedures.
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and radial probe ultrasound (REBUS)
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) provides minimally invasive, detailed imaging of your airways and lungs.
Radial probe ultrasound (REBUS), a type of EBUS, provides a 360-degree, high-resolution, real-time image of your lungs. This helps your provider get a closer look at areas that may need further evaluation.
Your pulmonologist might use EBUS or REBUS imaging to inspect infections, tumors, nodules or other areas of concern inside your lungs. During the procedure, your provider may also collect a small tissue sample for testing or mark an area to help guide treatment.
Thoracentesis
Thoracentesis is a common and minimally invasive procedure that drains excess fluid from the space between your lungs and chest wall through a small incision.
If your breathing becomes labored or you develop a cough related to pleural effusion—the buildup of fluid between your chest and lungs—your doctor might recommend thoracentesis.
Thoracentesis relieves chest pressure caused by a pleural effusion and may also help your provider learn more about what is causing the buildup of fluid.
How to get started with pulmonary care
Do I need a referral?
Many patients begin pulmonary care with a doctor’s referral, though insurance requirements may vary.
Please contact your insurance provider with any questions you have about coverage.
Scheduling an appointment
Once your doctor provides a referral, you or your provider's office can call us at (423) 926-8181 to schedule an appointment.
You can also use the Ballad Health app to view and manage your healthcare appointments, access visit details and keep your schedule organized in one convenient place.
Preparing for your first visit
Please arrive about 30 minutes before your scheduled visit to complete new patient paperwork.
You should also bring your insurance card and a photo ID.
What to expect during your first visit
Your pulmonologist will gather information about your symptoms, medical history, family history and physical condition.
You can prepare by gathering information related to:
- Symptoms you have experienced, including how you’ve noticed them over time and what situations make them better or worse
- Family history of chronic lung disease or respiratory symptoms
- Medications you are currently taking
- Health conditions you have now or have had in the past
Physical examinations your pulmonologist might complete during your first visit include:
- Weight and height
- Temperature
- Oxygen levels
- Blood pressure
Before your pulmonology visit, your primary care doctor or referring physician might have already completed blood testing, imaging or a pulmonary function assessment. Your pulmonologist will review this information, if available.
Your provider may also order lung tests or screenings, such as a chest X-ray, spirometry test, exercise oximetry test or a low-dose CT lung cancer screening. If you're at increased risk for lung cancer, your provider can help determine whether screening is right for you.
Frequently asked questions about pulmonology and our clinic
Pulmonology is the science of our airways, lungs and the blood vessels around them. Pulmonary doctors, or pulmonologists, specialize in treating respiratory conditions, which impact your breathing.
Your doctor might refer you to a pulmonologist if you're experiencing respiratory symptoms (like trouble breathing, chronic coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath) that might be related to a respiratory or lung condition.
Yes, pulmonologists are highly trained specialists who frequently diagnose and treat sleep issues. Our providers can help with diagnosing sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea. Ballad Health also has several sleep centers throughout the Appalachian Highlands.
You can learn more about sleep conditions and our sleep center locations here.
Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology is in Johnson City at 310 North State of Franklin Road, Suite 303.
Our building's main entrance faces State of Franklin Road.
To get to our clinic, enter through the main entrance of building 310. Take an elevator (located to your right as you enter the building) to the third floor.
Exit the elevator to your right. Our clinic is down the hallway—just past the restrooms—to your right in Suite 303.
Parking is available surrounding the building.
Our main entrance faces State of Franklin Road; if you have limited mobility, we recommend parking towards the front of the building, near the main entrance.
Accessible parking is available near the main entrance.
Yes. You're welcome to bring someone with you for support.
Contact us or book an appointment
Schedule your appointment or ask us about any of our lung and respiratory services by calling (423) 926-8181.
