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Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine)

Support and treatment to help you manage respiratory and lung diseases

4.8 out of 5 stars (6115 ratings, 2741 comments)

Pulmonary Medicine: Treating Your Respiratory Health

If you are experiencing difficulty breathing or prolonged respiratory challenges, your primary care provider may refer you to a pulmonologist. Pulmonary medicine also known as respiratory medicine focuses on the respiratory system, including the lungs and bronchial tubes. Additionally, pulmonologists are often sleep medicine and critical care specialists.

Whatever causes your breathing challenges — hereditary conditions, infections, diseases, or trauma — we provide inpatient and outpatient services to help you breathe a little easier.

Find a Pulmonary Treatment Location Near You

Lee Physician Group Pulmonology treats the following conditions

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 
  • Asthma 
  • Sleep medicine 
  • Lung cancer
  • Lung nodules
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Advanced bronchoscopy 
  • Other pulmonary conditions

Our Pulmonology Services

Lee Health provides comprehensive pulmonology services for your respiratory health needs. We invite you to read more about common conditions, symptoms, and treatment options available to our community.

Schedule a Screening Today

Physicians recommend a lung screening for current and former smokers. A lung screening can save your life. Schedule a screening with our team here.

Robotic Bronchoscopy at Lee Health

Learn more about the benefits of robotic bronchoscopy for your lung biopsy needs. By using state-of-the-art surgical technology, we offer treatment solutions that include shorter recovery times and faster results.

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    Robotic Lung Biopsy

    Lee Health provides the robotic assisted lung biopsy by the Ion™ Endoluminal System to help patients detect cancer. We use this robotic bronchoscopy to reach deep lung tissue to test for cancerous cells. Talk with your doctor to see if this procedure is best for you.

Our Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine) Team

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Sleep Disorders and Respiratory Health

Did you know that many of our respiratory specialists also treat sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy? Click below to read more about our treatment options and care teams below.

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    Sleep Disorders Center

    Sleep is essential for the body and the mind. At times, however, sleep can be elusive. Our sleep specialists will address your sleep-related issues and help you get back to sleeping with ease.

Ratings and Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions.

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  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.8 out of 5 (6115 ratings, 2741 comments)

  • Jul 1, 2025

    She was very patient and took the time to explain everything properly

  • Jun 28, 2025

    Dr Krishna Raju is caring, professional, and knowledgeable. I am thankful to have her as a member of my HEALTH Care Team. For years I have had a breathing problem and not getting any answers as to why. I was referred to Dr Raju. Due to Dr Raju’s knowledge and compassion she noticed I have a breathing problem, performed the necessary tests and diagnosed me with asthma as an adult. Her treatments have now helped me to avoid emergency room visits due to asthma.

  • Jun 26, 2025

    Pleasant

  • Jun 25, 2025

    Best, friendly and professional !

  • Jun 25, 2025

    Very complete treatment. VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE

  • Jun 24, 2025

    Perfect!!

  • Jun 20, 2025

    Dr. Patel is top notch as a physician and person. I always feel he has my best health interest at heart. He's the best!

  • Jun 19, 2025

    Great doctor with a lot of experience

  • Jun 19, 2025

    Very Professional and warm caring Doctors and staff.

  • Jun 18, 2025

    Best pulmonologist and staff in Southwest Florida.

  • Jun 18, 2025

    She is great

  • Jun 18, 2025

    Dr. Patel was very informative and kind. The front desk staff couldn’t have been nicer and so accommodating to my schedule and needs. I so appreciated them.

  • Jun 18, 2025

    Maria helped us with [ ]. We didn’t even know that was an option. It worked out great and allowed Heather to make her appointment.

  • Jun 18, 2025

    Maya was great. She asked needed questions & explained things well!

  • Jun 18, 2025

    Good to be there and happy with the outcome

  • Jun 17, 2025

    My Doctor And Her Staff

  • Jun 17, 2025

    All wren outstanding

  • Jun 17, 2025

    Excellent listening

  • Jun 17, 2025

    Krishna is a wonderful communicator, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. Great physician!! Thanks

  • Jun 17, 2025

    She was really a professional Actually cares about my problem. Glad I found her

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