Lung Care
Summa Health pulmonologists and respiratory therapists focus on discovering the causes of, diagnosing, preventing and treating all diseases and conditions that affect the lungs. Our multidisciplinary pulmonary medicine team has the knowledge and experience to treat respiratory conditions, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease and sleep-disordered breathing with a wide variety of techniques.
Lung Conditions
One of the most common chronic respiratory conditions, asthma causes difficulty breathing due to inflammation and constriction of the airways.
Generally associated with cigarette smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive inflammatory lung disease.
Describes a large group of disorders characterized by inflammation and scarring. The scarring, called pulmonary fibrosis, leads to permanent loss of your lung tissue’s ability to carry oxygen. Once lung scarring occurs, it is generally irreversible. However, treatment may help slow the damage.
A harmful blockage in an artery of the lungs caused by a blood clot. A PE can be a scary and life-threatening condition that requires urgent medical attention.
Pulmonary hypertension happens when the pressure in the blood vessels leading from the heart to the lungs is too high.
Respiratory failure is the inability of the respiratory system to adequately supply fresh oxygen or remove carbon dioxide.
Chronic cardiopulmonary disorders such as COPD, severe asthma and heart failure are frequently associated with sleep-related abnormalities. Therefore, the Summa Health pulmonary team often works hand in hand with our sleep medicine specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of people with breathing-related sleep issues.
Clinics and Programs
Asthma Clinic
Pulmonary Rehab Program
COPD Clinic
Post-COVID Clinic
Lung Nodule Clinic
Sports Cardiopulmonary Clinic
Pulmonary Hypertension/ Cardiopulmonary Clinic
Resources and Education
Meet the Pulmonary Team
The Summa Health pulmonary medicine team closely collaborates with experts in nearly every specialty to deliver effective patient-centered care. This multidisciplinary approach helps develop an individualized treatment plan based on a full range of options, comprehensive evaluations, an accurate diagnosis, and your personal concerns and treatment goals.
- Respond to questions and help you communicate with the care team.
- Explain the rationale behind planned treatments.
- Coordinate care across the healthcare continuum, including scheduling appointments, tests and consultations.
- Provide assistance in overcoming any barriers to care.
Patient Stories
Gary Blevins
Post-COVID Clinic Patient
Even as a former police officer, COVID-19 was as close to death as he’s come
Mackenzie Hartman
Pulmonary Patient
Summa Health's Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Clinic helped Mackenzie breathe again.
Daniel Serafini
Pulmonary Patient
Summa Health's Pulmonary Embolism Rapid Response Team saved my life, restoring my ability to breathe and enjoy life again.
Denise Pelima
Pulmonary/Lung Nodule Clinic Patient
Lung nodule discovered on a CAT scan taken after a car accident
Brian Nank
COPD/Pulmonary Patient
Happy to breathe, play with his grandkids and one day hike the Grand Canyon
Scott Colson
Pulmonary/COPD Patient
Breathing easier with the help of Summa Health Pulmonary
Deborah Solan
Pulmonary Patient
Deborah struggled with a debilitating cough and severe asthma for years; after receiving treatment at Summa Health, her cough is gone, and she finally has hope.
Ron Vickers
Pulmonary Patient
Enjoying life after receiving award-winning care at the Lung Nodule Clinic.
Kathleen Wagner
Lung Cancer Paient
Nurse and lung cancer patient Kathleen Wagner feels blessed for early detection
Awards in Quality Care
To effectively treat these conditions, Summa Health pulmonary specialists utilize a wide range of minimally invasive techniques and treatments and the latest equipment and technology. We have been recognized for our efforts with numerous quality awards, including a Screening Center of Excellence (SCOE) designation. Presented by the Go2 Foundation for Lung Cancer, this designation recognizes Summa Health as providing responsible, high-quality low-dose CT screening for early detection of lung cancer and complying with comprehensive standards based on best practices.
- Five-Star for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Five-Star for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
- Five-Star for Treatment of Respiratory Failure
- Pulmonary Care Excellence Award
- Top 3 in State for Pulmonary Care
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
- Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)
- Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure and sepsis.
Pulmonary Locations
Akron - Lung Nodule Clinic, Pulmonary Medicine, COPD Clinic, Cardiopulmonary Clinic
75 Arch St, Suite 501
Akron OH 44304
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Akron - Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
500 Portage Lakes Dr, Suite A
Akron, OH 44319
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Barberton, Lung Nodule, Asthma Clinic, COPD Clinic
155 5th St NE
Barberton, OH 44203
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Barberton - Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
91 5th St SE
Barberton, OH 44203
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Green-Lung Nodule Clinic, Pulmonary Medicine, COPD Clinic, Sleep Medicine, Asthma Clinic
1835 Franks Parkway
Uniontown, OH 44685
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Medina - Lung Nodule Clinic, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
3780 Medina Rd, Suite 250
Medina, OH 44256
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Stow-Kent – Lung Nodule Clinic, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, COPD Clinic
3825 Fishcreek Road, Suite 200
Stow, OH 44224
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