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We are a national leader in diagnosing and treating lung problems, whether you have a common issue like asthma or a complex condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . As one of the nation’s premier lung-disease research centers, we offer patients access to leading-edge clinical trials and innovative treatment options. We also have one of the most active lung-transplant programs in the United States, with nationally renowned transplant surgeons. Even if you’ve been told you have no options, our skilled network of specialists may be able to help you. I received a life-changing treatment for my COPD.” With his COPD, it got increasingly hard to do simple tasks like bending over and tying his shoes, or cutting the grass. For years Paul looked for new treatment options, but everything his doctors suggested didn’t help. So he made the trip from Maryland to Temple, and was offered something new and innovative. Read Paul’s Story New COPD Treatment Option For patients with severe emphysema — a type of COPD — a new non-surgical procedure called bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) may help patients breathe better. Learn More Lung Center Doctors: Among the Best 27 of our pulmonologists and surgeons have been named Top Doctors” by Philadelphia magazine for 2024. Read More Ground-Breaking Clinical Research Temple has one of the most active and innovative pulmonary research programs in the country. Search Trials Locations Temple Lung Center Temple University Hospital – Main Campus 3401 N. Broad Street Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: 800-TEMPLE-MED Fax: 215-707-6867 Schedule Appointment Get Directions Temple Lung Center at Jeanes Campus Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus 7600 Central Avenue Patient Care Center, 1st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-728-CARE Schedule Appointment Get Directions Temple Health Oaks 450 Cresson Boulevard Oaks Corporate Center, Suite 200 Phoenixville, PA 19460 Phone: 800-TEMPLE-MED Fax: 610-650-5149 Schedule Appointment Get Directions Temple Lung Center at Chestnut Hill 8815 Germantown Avenue Medical Office Building Philadelphia, PA 19118 Phone: 800-TEMPLE-MED Fax: 215-247-8142 Schedule Appointment Get Directions News Chestnut Hill Local Highlights Temple’s Expanded Thoracic Surgery Services Now Offered at Chestnut Hill Hospital The Chestnut Hill Local interviewed Drs. Joseph Friedberg and William Shapiro. Read More Temple Health’s Excellence in Health Equity: PhillyVoice Interviews Dr. Parth Rali to Discuss Temple Health’s Efforts to Raise Awareness about Blood Clots The legislation could have a big impact on Temple’s patient population. Black Americans have a 30-60... Read More 6ABC Highlights Temple Lung Transplant Patient for National Donate Life Month 6ABC featured the story of Temple patient Marion Marin from Bucks County. Kevin Carney, Director of ... Read More Drs. John Sadeghi, Joseph Obeid, Louis Chai and Cherie Erkmen Recognized with First Place for Their Video on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome They were recognized for their video on Open Cervical and Robotic First Rib Resections for Neurogen... Read More Saving Lives and Advancing Equity: Temple Health is First Academic Medical Center to Endorse National Blood Clot Awareness Bill It’s estimated that a blood clot kills one American every six minutes—and for U.S. House of Represen... Read More Moves in Medicine: Dr. Charles Bakhos and Patient Discuss Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) 6ABC-TV and Temple Health collaborated on a sponsored segment about tracheobronchomalacia (TBM). Read More Chestnut Hill Local Highlights Temple Healthy Chest Initiative THCI screens eligible patients for lung cancer and other comorbid conditions of the chest, such as h... Read More Moves in Medicine: Dr. Rachel Criner and Patient Discuss Temple Health’s Expanded, More Flexible Lung Transplant Criteria 6ABC-TV and Temple Health collaborated on a sponsored segment about Temple’s expanded, more flexible... Read More Dr. Jamie Garfield Provides Perspective to MDedge for Article About Prevalence of Depression in Patients with COPD Dr. Jamie Garfield provided perspective to MDedge for an article highlighting the association betwee... Read More Temple Health Joins U.S. Study of Artificial Intelligence Diagnostic System for Detection of Deep Vein Thrombosis Temple Health is partnering with ThinkSono, a UK-based AI company, to study a new artificial intelli... Read More Moves in Medicine: Dr. Victor Kim Discusses COPD and Anxiety 6ABC-TV and Temple Health collaborated on a sponsored segment about chronic obstructive pulmonary di... Read More Dr. Nicole Mills Provides Perspective to Healio Article on Study That Found Abdominal Fat Linked with Impaired Lung Function Dr. Nicole Mills provided perspective for a Healio article about a study that found adolescents with... Read More Blogs Are Allergies Causing Your Cough? Learn the signs that allergies may be the cause of your cough — and when to call your doctor. View Details Should You Participate in a Lung Disease Clinical Trial? Learn the benefits of a clinical trial for lung disease and how to enroll in one. View Details Pulmonary Rehab: The Facts Behind 5 Myths Learn the truths about participating in pulmonary rehab. View Details Palliative Care Helps Patients with Advanced Lung Disease Starting palliative care can make a complicated diagnosis easier for patients and caregivers to mana... View Details 5 Things You Should Know About Bronchiectasis If your chronic cough produces a lot of mucus, it could be a sign of this rare lung condition. View...