At the Temple Lung Center, we have one of the most experienced lung volume reduction surgery programs in the country.
To see if you qualify for this surgery for severe emphysema, call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) or request an appointment today.
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) Doctors and Care Team
Temple Providers
Physicians who are employed by or contracted with Temple University, Temple University Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center Medical Group, Inc., Temple Physicians, Inc. or CHH Community Health.
Charles T. Bakhos, MD, MBA, MS, FACS
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Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
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Quality and Improvement Officer, Thoracic Surgery, Temple University Hospital
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Director, Tracheobronchomalacia Program, Temple University Hospital
- Vice Chief, Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Locations
TUH – Main Campus, Temple Health Oaks
Gerard J. Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP
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Chair and Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Director, Temple Lung Center
Specialties
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology
Locations
TUH – Main Campus, Temple Health Oaks
Cherie P. Erkmen, MD
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Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
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Professor, Center for Asian Health, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
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Director, Thoracic Surgery Residency Program, Temple University Hospital
- Director, Lung Cancer Screening Program, Temple University Hospital
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Locations
TUH – Main Campus
Andrew J. Gangemi, MD
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Associate Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
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Medical Director, Respiratory Therapy, Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus
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Medical Director, Bronchoscopy Suite, Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus
- Medical Director, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Temple University Hospital – Main Campus
Specialties
Pulmonology
Locations
TUH – Jeanes Campus
Nathaniel Marchetti, DO
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Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Medical Director, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, Temple University Hospital
Specialties
Pulmonary Critical Care, Pulmonology
Locations
TUH – Main Campus, Temple Health Oaks
Kartik V. Shenoy, MD
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Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Specialties
Pulmonary Critical Care
Locations
TUH – Main Campus, Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital