Pulmonary & Critical Care

The Schenectady Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Centers at Ellis Medicine

We are excited to announce that the Schenectady Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates (SPCCA) is now part of Ellis Medicine, expanding our commitment to comprehensive lung and sleep health support.

Expert Care for Lung Conditions

Our team of combined specialists understands the impact that lung conditions can have on your quality of life and is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of lung disorders, including:

• Asthma
• COPD (including the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve) 
• Emphysema
• Chronic Bronchitis
• IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis)
• Lung Nodules
• Cough
• Pneumonia
• Bronchiectasis
• Pulmonary Hypertension

We offer various treatment and management options to address specific needs, including COPD/Asthma education, biologic injections, and nebulizer treatments.

Comprehensive Sleep Disorder Centers

At Ellis, we understand the critical link between quality sleep and overall well-being. Our Sleep Disorder Centers offer a seamless, integrated approach to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, backed by a multidisciplinary team of expert pulmonary physicians and sleep specialists. They work collaboratively to offer:

• Diagnosis and treatment of various sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.
• Sleep studies (polysomnography) to assess your sleep patterns and identify underlying issues. Sleep studies may be conducted at home or in our state-of-the-art Sleep Disorder Centers.
• Personalized treatment plans, including CPAP therapy, lifestyle modifications, and medications.

Advanced Diagnostic Services: The Pulmonary Function Lab

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. Our Pulmonary Function Lab offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services and specialized testing to assess your lung health and identify underlying issues.

These services include:

• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Blood Gas Analysis
• 6-Minute Walk Test
• Overnight Oximetry Testing
• Methacholine Challenges

For complex conditions, we offer advanced pulmonary procedures performed by skilled specialists:

• BLVR (Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction)
• EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
• ION (Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy)
• Zephyr Endobronchial Valve
• Bronchoscopy
• Thoracentesis
• Trachea Changes

To find a doctor or to request an appointment, call 844-518-DOCS.

Locations

Ellis Hospital - Nott Street, Schenectady

1101 Nott Street, C Wing 
Schenectady, NY 12308

Ellis - Clifton Park

Medical Center of Clifton Park
103 Sitterly Road, Suite 2200, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Ellis - Amsterdam

Town Square Plaza
101A Town Square Drive, Amsterdam, NY 12010