Pulmonology
Central Health helps you breathe easier with expert lung care
Pulmonology is the medical specialty that focuses on the health of your lungs. Pulmonologists diagnose and treat diseases of the lungs to help you breathe better. This includes conditions like difficulty breathing, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung infections.
Services we provide
Our pulmonology and sleep medicine services cover evaluation, diagnosis, and management of:
- Asthma
- COPD
- Lung masses and/or nodules
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Chronic Cough
- Sleep Apnea
- Shortness of breath
- Pneumonia and other lung infections
- Pulmonary emboli
- Other lung and breathing-related issues, ranging from common to severe
- Pulmonary hypertension
We also offer pulmonary function testing services.
Why pulmonology care is important to your health
Pulmonology care is crucial for maintaining and improving respiratory health. Getting treatment for lung conditions can improve your overall quality of life. According to the American Lung Association, untreated respiratory issues can lead to severe health complications, including chronic disability and decreased life expectancy.
Your care team
Dr. Andrea Fekete
Jennifer Engle, PA-C
Take control of your health
Talk to your care team if you want to learn more and get a referral to our pulmonology services.
Central Health, Travis County’s Hospital District, provides these specialty care services to members of the Medical Access Program (MAP) and MAP Basic after referral from a primary care provider.
If you are not a MAP member and want to apply, or just to learn more about the program, click here or call 512.978.8130.