Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Lung Transplant Physicians
The decision to undergo a lung transplant can be difficult and overwhelming. We are here to help you every step of the way. As regional and national lung transplant leaders, we make sure you feel informed, confident, and empowered when making your treatment decision.
Lung Transplant Doctors
Our lung transplant specialists bring world-class diagnosis, treatment and support to patients close to home. They perform single and double lung transplants as well as manage chronic and complex lung diseases.
The primary goal of our lung transplant doctors is to identify suitable candidates for lung transplants; however, their comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation can also benefit patients who are not transplant candidates.
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Joshua Lee, MD, MS
PULMONARY-CRITICAL CARE
Medical Director, Lung Transplant
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Angelica Fernandes, MD
Pulmonary-Critical Care
Lung Transplant Pulmonologist
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Marc Lindner, DO
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
Lung Transplant Pulmonologist
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Persida Drotar, MD
SURGERY-THORACIC AND CARDIAC
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Jesus A. Gomez-Abraham, MD
SURGERY-THORACIC AND CARDIAC
Surgical Director, Lung Transplant
Best Hospital for Lung Transplant
Newark Beth Israel is home to New Jersey’s only advanced lung disease and transplant program. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest health care delivery system in the state, we have access to advanced technology and a variety of medical specialists.
State-of-the-art diagnostic services include:
- CT-guided biopsy
- Navigational bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound
- Bronchial thermoplasty
- Endobronchial resection of tumors
- Endobronchial stents
- PleurX catheter placement for malignant pleural effusions
- Whole lung lavage
- Endobronchial valves
We offer complete evaluations and treatment plans for patients with lung diseases such as:
- Asthma
- Cystic fibrosis
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
- Scleroderma
- Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
Support services such as pulmonary rehabilitation, pain management and smoking cessation are also available.
Our lung transplant doctors have various ongoing cutting-edge research trials to help patients with end-stage lung disease.