Baystate Pulmonary - Springfield

Baystate Pulmonary - Springfield, a service of Baystate Medical Center, specializes in treating adults with lung diseases. Our board-certified specialists are nationally recognized for quality and expertise in the care of patients. We see patients, with new or chronic lung problems, who live in western Massachusetts and beyond. As a service of Baystate Medical Center, we provide educational programs to help you recover after illness and suggest ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The outpatient pulmonary physicians work closely with thoracic surgeons and oncologists for the care and evaluation of patients with malignancy of the lung.

Baystate Pulmonary Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Clinic

The Baystate Pulmonary Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB) Clinic offers treatment options for people living with chronic lung conditions.

The clinic uses a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat NCFB. Patients are seen by infectious disease physicians, thoracic surgeons and physicians who have an interest and do research in NCFB. Dieticians, speech therapists and respiratory therapists also collaborate to ensure optimal care of patients.

Is Pulmonary Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Care Right for You?

You might benefit from treatment if you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms:

• Chronic cough
• Hemoptysis
• Shortness of breath
• Sputum productionWeight loss

The clinic also focuses on treating atypical mycobacteria which are a large group of organisms with variable symptoms. Some of the more common are:

• Mycobacterium avium (MAC)
• Mycobacterium kansasii
• Mycobacterium abcessus

Refer a Patient

Patients can be referred to the Non-CF Bronchiectasis Clinic by their primary care doctor or another specialist.

Call 413-794-7330.