Overview
The Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at the Heart & Lung Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Center works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care. Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options.We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines.
Dr. Walia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 88 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph's Pelvi, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
6 Clinical Trials
Banner Hospitalists At Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Ramachandra Sista is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sista is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Sista is currently accepting new patients.
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Lewis Wesselius is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wesselius is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Wesselius is currently accepting new patients.
Banner - University Medicine Lung Institute
In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking and spending time with nature. Dr. Iusim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Lung TransplantDr. Walia isElite. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Walia isElite. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Walia isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Walia isDistinguished. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Walia isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Walia isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Walia isDistinguished. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Advanced
- BronchiectasisDr. Walia isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BronchitisDr. Walia isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- BullaeDr. Walia isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Walia isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- CoccidioidomycosisDr. Walia isAdvanced. Learn about Coccidioidomycosis.
- EmphysemaDr. Walia isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- AsthmaDr. Walia isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Walia isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Walia isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Walia isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Walia isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.