Bronchoscopy

Diagnostic and therapeutic airway procedures performed at affiliated hospitals

About This Service

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows Dr. Hsieh to examine the airways and obtain tissue samples from the lungs. Using a thin, flexible scope, he can visualize the bronchial tree, perform biopsies of lung nodules or masses, and collect samples to aid in diagnosing infections, inflammatory conditions, and lung cancer. Dr. Hsieh is additionally trained in endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) for sampling lymph nodes and central lung lesions. All bronchoscopy procedures are performed at affiliated hospitals.

Who Should Consider This Service

Patients with unexplained lung nodules or masses seen on imaging, suspected lung cancer requiring tissue diagnosis, persistent unexplained cough or hemoptysis (coughing up blood), suspected lung infections not responding to treatment, or airway abnormalities identified on imaging studies.