LUBBOCK, Texas — Covenant Health opened it’s new Lung Nodule Clinic at Pulmonary Associates, operating on Monday afternoons.
The new clinic aims to streamline care for patients with pulmonary nodules and improve lung cancer outcomes through early detection and timely intervention. Patients can consult with pulmonary experts who will utilize advanced diagnostic testing to evaluate and identify lung cancer at early stages.
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The service ensures patients are scheduled to visit the clinic within a week of lung nodule detection in those with the highest risk. Since launching, the Lung Nodule Clinic has served over 140 patients, indicating a potential expansion to extended hours in the future.
Dr. Benjamin Batson, one of the pulmonary experts, said, “A dedicated Lung Nodule Clinic, like ours at Covenant Health, ensures that patients receive timely evaluation, risk stratification and access to advanced diagnostics. This streamlined approach not only reduces delays in care, but also minimizes unnecessary procedures, providing patients with peace of mind and the best chance for successful treatment.”…