Christie Clinic Expands Department of Pulmonary Medicine

January 14, 2011

Christie Clinic welcomes Kaushik Patel, MD, to the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Christie Clinic at Provena Covenant and Christie in Mattoon.

Danish Thameem, MD

Pulmonologist

“I enjoy interacting with and helping my patients. I pride myself on being a good listener and treating my patients’ health concerns and needs to the best of my ability.…

Christie Clinic Celebrates First World Spirometry Day

October 05, 2010

Free lung function screenings at Christie Clinic on Windsor

Pulmonary Medicine

Patients suffering from diseases of the lungs and respiratory system, such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, pneumonia, or lung cancer, obtain treatment from the specialist in this department.

Maury K. Topolosky, MD, FCCP

Pulmonologist

"I spend time with my patients, the time they need. I treat every patient like I would want myself or my family to be treated. I want each patient to…

Mary Stech, MSN, APN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner

"I try to empower my patients to recognize that they can influence their health and well-being and that they have a say in their plan of care. I pride myself…

Salman Q. Sheikh, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM

Pulmonologist

“I listen to the patient. The patient comes first and is my priority. I try to give the best and thorough service for that patient.”

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the small passages in the lungs (bronchioles), usually caused by a viral infection.

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