Our physicians and support staff have extensive training and experience in home breathing machines. They've worked together to develop a unique mechanical ventilation program specifically for patients who need home respirators. It's one of the only programs in the country with this level of experience for adults. Patients who use home ventilation have complex medical needs. Our support team is here to help answer all your questions and access all the services you may need.
Patients with neuromuscular diseases, congenital breathing conditions and injuries often see multiple doctors. Our team coordinates with all your specialists for seamless care and your best quality of life. We regularly work with our colleagues in departments including:
- Cardiology
- Ear, nose and throat (ENT)
- Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Nutrition services
- Palliative care
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Sleep medicine
Treatment Team
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Pulmonary Medicine
- Associate Director, Fishman Program for Home Assisted Ventilation
- Assistant Professor of Medicine in Neurology
- Assistant Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
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Sleep Medicine
- Associate Director for the Noninvasive Ventilation Program
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
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Pulmonary Medicine
- Founding Director, Harron Lung Center
- Founding Director, Jay and Randy Fishman Program for Home Assisted Ventilation
- Emeritus Professor CE of Medicine
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Pulmonary Medicine
- Director, Home Assisted Ventilation Program at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine (Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care)
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