Dr. Steven Kirtland

Kathleen Horan, MD, specializes in pulmonary infections and cough, nodular bronchiectatic lung disease associated with mycobacterium avium, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. She is pleased to be able to offer her patients newer, less invasive ways to diagnose lung diseases as well as ways to improve their day-to-day quality of life.Dr. Horan wants patients to know that she is there for them and that she will do everything she can to help them to feel better. She takes a team approach to care, communicating with other specialists and the patient’s primary care doctor to ensure that everything the patient needs to have done is getting done.When not practicing medicine, Dr. Horan enjoys writing, running, open water swimming, cross-country skiing, cooking and travel. Dr. Horan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

Carmen Mikacenic, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist who specializes in interstitial lung disease including pulmonary fibrosis, lung complications of autoimmune diseases, sarcoidosis and acute respiratory distress syndrome.In her approach to patients, Dr. Mikacenic believes the evaluation and plan of care should be tailored to each individual. She enjoys helping patients with complex lung problems develop a good understanding of their disease so they can make informed, personalized decisions about their care.Dr. Mikacenic is a clinical associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Washington. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society and an associate member of Benaroya Research Institute. An expert in interstitial lung disease, Dr. Mikacenic recruits patients with these diseases for studies as part of her active research program at the institute.Away from work, Dr. Mikacenic enjoys soccer and baking. Dr. Mikacenic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), COVID-19, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

Naga Chigurupati is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chigurupati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Fibrosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.