Pulmonary Services

Swedish Hospital's comprehensive pulmonary services span from diagnosis in our state-of-the-art Heart and Lung Center to maintenance and optimization of respiratory health through our unique pulmonary rehabilitation program at Galter LifeCenter, Chicago's only certified medical fitness center. 

Call 773-878-6888 to schedule a respiratory test today. To reach the Pulmonology office directly please call 773-989-1257 or send a fax to 847-763-8915.


Board-Certified Pulmonologists


Backous-cropped-for-webCraig Backous, D.O., is board certified in pulmonary disease, critical care and internal medicine. His clinical interests include endobronchial ultrasound, low-dose CT lung cancer screening, acute respiratory distress syndrome and pulmonary hypertension.

Bangayan-M-cropped-for-webMaribe F. Bangayan, M.D., is board certified in pulmonary disease, critical care and internal medicine. Her clinical interests include pulmonary hypertension and sleep-disordered breathing. 



Respiratory Testing

Pulmonary tests are conducted in our state-of-the-art Heart and Lung Center

Utilizing the Body Box—the gold standard for measuring total lung volume, airway resistance and thoracic gas volume—the pulmonary function exam will provide your physician with detailed information which will help build a care plan specifically for you.   


Pulmonary Treatment

The board-certified pulmonologists at Swedish Hospital individually design each unique care plan according to American Thoracic Standards to meet your specific needs. After gauging your fitness level and determining the intricacies of your condition, we assist you in making the appropriate lifestyle changes, including coaching/training on how to properly use inhalers 


Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Swedish Hospital's outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program combines monitored exercise, education and breathing retraining into a comprehensive program centered at Galter LifeCenter, Chicago's only certified medical fitness center. 


Contact Us

Call 773-878-6888 to schedule a respiratory test today. To reach the Pulmonology office directly please call 773-989-1257 or send a fax to 847-763-8915.



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