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Brian Bauman, M.D., FCCP
Medical Director, Summa
Health Lung Nodule Program,
Respiratory Care and
Pulmonary Services

In 2016, Summa was awarded the designation as a Lung Lung cancer is deadly, but when found early is highly
Cancer Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung curable. We offer patients hope. CT screening improves
Cancer Alliance. This award recognizes that Summa: the chance of finding lung cancer early and for cure.
I am proud that our multidisciplinary lung nodule and
• Provides clear information on the risks and benefits lung cancer team provides personal and seamless care
of CT screening through a shared decision-making coordination from screening to the most advanced
process. treatment options right here in our community.
Throughout the difficult journey, our patients know that
• Complies with standards based on best published they have the Summa Health lung cancer team standing
practices for controlling screening quality, radiation and fighting with them.
dose and diagnostic procedures.
Sincerely,
• Ensures a referral process to a lung cancer
multidisciplinary clinical team, including radiologists, Brian Bauman, M.D., FCCP
pathologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, Medical Director,
oncologists, radiation oncologists and nurses to carry Summa Health Lung Nodule Program,
out a coordinated process for screening, follow-up and Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Services
treatment when appropriate.

• Includes a comprehensive cessation program for those
still smoking.

• Reports results to those screened and their primary
care doctors and transmits requested copies in a timely
manner.

• Reports to the American College of Radiology Lung
Cancer Screening Registry.

Medical Oncology - The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative
Summa Health is one of a few cancer centers in Ohio to meet quality measures for medical oncology
from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI).
QOPI is an oncologist-led, practice-based quality improvement program, whose goal is to promote
excellence in cancer care by helping practices create a culture of self-examination and improvement.

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