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Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine)

Support and treatment to help you manage respiratory and lung diseases

4.8 out of 5 stars (6026 ratings, 2633 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

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    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 (6026 ratings, 2633 comments)

  • Feb 17, 2025

    Dr. Torres was an excellent communicator & very knowledgeable of my specific issues.

  • Feb 16, 2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. TOLEP for many years as a former heavy cigarette smoker. He has run many tests to determine my pulmonary capacity and has diagnosed me with COPD and later with other pulmonary diseases. He is very thorough; very professional and ve ry patient with this retired attorney patient and wife. In all office visits, he usually has had X-rays or CT scans done and he shows you what he found and compares it with older ones. In my personal life as well as my professional life, I have never met any physician who is as thorough as he is. He always provided a lengthy report after each visit that outlines his findings and his plan for future care. All of my questions are always answered. He is considered by me and many other friends in my profession as the top pulmonologist on the Southwest Coast of Florida from Tampa to Miami. I am approaching my 88th birthday and despite my personal habits in the past that Have had adverse effects on my lungs, I am still doing very well because of his care. He is simply the best of the best.

  • Feb 13, 2025

    Great experience overall.

  • Feb 11, 2025

    She’s very good she care a lot about her patience she self explaining every thing to you I’m thankful for her

  • Feb 10, 2025

    Very helpful

  • Feb 9, 2025

    Excelente atención de todo el personal y de la doctora

  • Feb 4, 2025

    Was extremely happy with all the info he had compiled and informed me of what was necessary for my treatment. Not the best news for me but at least it was accurate in numbers informing the diagnosis. Needed to know the details.

  • Feb 3, 2025

    Dr. Raju is very knowledgeable, patient and kind. She really listens and has given me the power to better my health. In addition, she is genuinely a really nice person! One of my all time favorite doctors!

  • Feb 1, 2025

    Dr Tolep has done a marvelous job of keeping me healthy with no problems with my asthma. He is always ready to listen and spend the time needed with me as a patient.

  • Jan 29, 2025

    All were wonderful

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Everyone was professional, helpful, and friendly.

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Great service has been provided.

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Everyone

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Everything was great!

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Laurie and Debra are outstanding providing professional and personal attention. 10 stars on a scale of one to five stars.

  • Jan 29, 2025

    All were very efficient!

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Sarai the MA was very professional and courteous

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Miranda

  • Jan 29, 2025

    All involved were excellent.

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Everyone in that office is great.

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