Expert Care for Sarcoidosis Symptoms & Treatment

Sarcoidosis is a complex, often misunderstood disease that can involve many organs in the body, including the heart, liver, kidneys, brain, eyes, skin and muscles. Although some people ask “Is sarcoidosis cancer?” the answer is no - it is an inflammatory condition that forms non-caseating granulomas. In at least 90% of cases, sarcoidosis affects the lungs, a form called pulmonary sarcoidosis. There is currently no cure, and sarcoidosis symptoms and severity can vary widely among patients.

The Temple Lung Center is a designated Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence by the World Association for Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders (WASOG), a distinction that reflects a proven track record of high-quality, evidence-based care, access to advanced diagnostics and management, and leadership in research and innovation—credentials most practices don’t offer. Our team provides integrated care that addresses the many ways sarcoidosis can affect different organs, using a comprehensive, whole-body treatment approach.

The Right Care Starts with the Right Sarcoidosis Specialist Team

People living with sarcoidosis are best treated at a hospital that sees a high number of cases and that offers a wide range of experienced medical specialists. The Sarcoidosis Program at the Temple Lung Center delivers both, along with the latest sarcoidosis treatments and medications.
At the Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence at Temple, patients benefit from a collaborative team of specialists who work together to develop personalized care plans. This includes but is not limited to

• Pulmonologists for diagnosis as well as treatment of sarcoidosis with emphasis on pulmonary and advanced sarcoidosis
• Cardiologists for cardiac sarcoidosis and rhythm management
• Rheumatologists for joint and systemic involvement
• Neurologists for neurosarcoidosis
• Transplant surgeons for advanced lung-transplant evaluation

This coordinated approach addresses all aspects of the disease, improving outcomes and quality of life.

Breakthrough Treatment & Clinical Trial Options

Temple’s Sarcoidosis Program provides access to the newest therapies and sarcoidosis clinical trials (2025), including:

• Corticosteroid-sparing immunomodulators
• Targeted biologics for refractory disease
• Precision-guided individualized steroid taper protocols
• Enrollment in NIH and industry funded investigational studies

For severe pulmonary sarcoidosis, Temple’s nationally ranked lung transplant program offers hope as one of the most experienced and active centers in the U.S.

Delivering the Full Spectrum of Sarcoidosis Care

Receiving care at a specialized Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence like Temple is essential for managing sarcoidosis effectively. We provide:

• Multidisciplinary evaluation and advanced diagnostics (high-resolution CT, PET-CT, cardiac MRI)
• Comprehensive sarcoidosis treatment plans—from first-line corticosteroids to breakthrough treatment options
• Whole-patient treatment approach for the management of sarcoidosis and possible complications, including clinical research and transplant evaluations for complex or advanced cases
• Sarcoidosis support groups (open to all patients, whether or not they receive care at Temple)
• Lifestyle counseling, including pulmonary-rehab programs and nutrition support for sarcoidosis management

This holistic model is critical for addressing the complexities of sarcoidosis and improving long-term prognosis.

Ready to meet with a sarcoidosis specialist near you? Call 800-TEMPLE-MED (833-396-2829) or request your sarcoidosis appointment today.