Dr. Lucas S. Silqueira-Hickson

Dr. Mallen was drawn to the field of Pulmonology for several reasons — the complexity of lung disease, the attention to detail required by the field, and the procedural aspects of being a pulmonary specialist. He enjoys working with patients who have high acuity conditions in the ICU. Interacting with patients and their families, as well as the opportunity to be a positive presence during difficult situations is what he loves most about practicing medicine. Dr. Mallen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Bryon Johnson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Blair Westerly is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Westerly has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.