Nithya Menon, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician specializing in COPD, asthma, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. Dr. Menon strives to educate and empower her patients, giving them the tools they need to improve their quality of life. She considers it a privilege to care for patients and hopes to impact their lives positively.Dr. Menon is a member of the American Thoracic Society and American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Franciscan Pulmonary Associates, Dr. Menon served as medical director for pulmonary and critical care at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.Away from work, Dr. Menon finds it incredibly recharging to spend time with her kids outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, hiking, biking, skiing and traveling. Dr. Menon is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

John Naylor is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Naylor is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Central Sleep Apnea. Dr. Naylor is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Ryan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ryan is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

Yevgeniy Vayntrub is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Vayntrub is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Vayntrub is currently accepting new patients.

Mudassar Ahmad, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine. Dr. Ahmad’s approach to care is compassionate, respectful, and focused on patient education and prioritizing patient needs. He considers each patient an integral and primary member of the treatment team, keeping them involved in decision-making. He provides thorough evaluations, discusses all available treatment options and helps guide patients to make the best decisions based on their goals.Away from work, Dr. Ahmad enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and exploring state and national parks.Conditions and Procedures:AsthmaBronchoscopyCOPDEndobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspirationInsomniaInterstitial lung diseaseLung nodule evaluationLung cancer diagnosticsNarcolepsy/idiopathic hypersomniaSleep apnea. Dr. Ahmad is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

Swati Gulati is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Gulati is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

John Rowlands is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rowlands is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema.

Joseph Dago-Oc is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Dago-Oc is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dago-Oc is currently accepting new patients.

Vincent Mysliwiec is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mysliwiec is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Narcolepsy.

Anton Manyak, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician specializing in lung diseases. Dr. Manyak works together with his patients toward the goal of good health, with an emphasis on preventive care. Direct and honest, he provides patients with the information they need to make the best informed decisions.Outside of work, Dr. Manyak composes piano music.Conditions treated:AsthmaCOPDChronic coughInterstitial lung diseasePulmonary embolismPulmonary hypertensionPulmonary nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

Kelby Hempel, DO, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician  specializing in asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, sepsis and shock. Dr. Hempel enjoys the mix  of science and art that medicine provides. He strives to treat everyone with respect and care, taking the time to listen to each patient, approaching their concerns and treatment holistically, providing support, and respecting how they wish to pursue their continued care plan.Dr. Hempel is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical  Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American Thoracic Society and American  College of Chest Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Hempel enjoys computers, literature and snowboarding. His top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Bullae.

Abdullah Arjomand, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician. Dr. Arjomand values longitudinal relationships, guiding patients with complicated pulmonary and sleep issues through diagnosis and management. He strives to align his patient’s therapies with their specific goals. His approach is empathetic, patient and educational.Away from work, Dr. Arjomand enjoys fishing, sports, cooking and video games.Conditions treated:AsthmaBronchiectasisCentral sleep apneaCOPDInsomniaInterstitial lung diseaseNarcolepsyObstructive sleep apneaPulmonary hypertensionPulmonary nodules. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

Frederick Troncales, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist who offers compassionate, high quality care to adults with complex respiratory diseases and those who are critically ill. Dr. Troncales listens to his patient's concerns and works to manage their illness alongside other members of their care team in both outpatient and hospital settings.Dr. Troncales takes pride in being a hands-on physician and takes the time to communicate with patients, their relatives and medical staff. He is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Troncales is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy.

Jeffrey Albores, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with additional certifications in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Albores strives to treat each patient with compassion and respect, and to provide the information they need to make informed decisions about their care. He approaches each patient as a unique individual who deserves tailored care guided by evidence-based medicine and a shared decision-making process. He performs diagnostic bronchoscopy and sees critically ill patients in the ICU.Dr. Albores is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Albores enjoys long distance running, hiking, traveling and trying new restaurants.Conditions and procedures:AsthmaBronchoscopyCOPDInterstitial lung diseaseLung cancerPulmonary hypertensionPulmonary infectionPulmonary vascular disease. Dr. Albores is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Rajesh Kandasamy is a Sleep Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kandasamy is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kandasamy is currently accepting new patients.

Hazel Lupena, MD, is board-certified pulmonary disease specialist with special medical interest in interventional pulmonology, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer.Dr. Lupena strives to establish a good relationship and communication line with each patient as the key to understanding their needs and, in turn, for them to understand their health and medical treatment. In the ICU, she believes success depends on teamwork among the medical staff, and effective communication again plays a vital role in achieving this.Dr. Lupena is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.Outside of work, Dr. Lupena enjoys running and traveling. Dr. Lupena is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Bronchiectasis.

Trevor Lane is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Abhishek Biswas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Biswas is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

Benjamin Michels is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Michels is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy.

Lauren Benson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Benson is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammed Nayeemuddin, MD, is board-certified pulmonary disease specialist who seeks to provide a robust adult pulmonary practice experience in both outpatient and inpatient capacities. He brings a full depth of procedural skills to his practice, including endobronchial ultrasound and biopsy (EBUS), tunneled pleural catheter placements, lung nodule management and critical care ultrasound.Dr. Nayeemuddin believes that successful patient care depends on continuous communication and collaboration between the patient, their primary care provider and himself. He looks forward to maintaining an active relationship with his patients so that, together, each patient can get back to feeling their best.Dr. Nayeemuddin is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians.Outside of work, he enjoys telling stories on stage at Moth events, along with hiking, climbing and running. Dr. Nayeemuddin is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Pneumonia.

Will Bringgold is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bringgold has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His top area of expertise is Cerebral Hypoxia.

Barry Weled is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. His top area of expertise is Cerebral Hypoxia.

Gregory Watson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema and Lung Nodules.

Joshua Dill is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.