Pulmonology & Pulmonary Critical Care

Welcome

We're committed to providing the highest level of lung care available to patients in the Red River Valley and South East Oklahoma. Our Pulmonary Specialist, Dr. Khadka, is Board Certified as a Pulmonologist and in Critical Care Medicine. For our patients, this means that no matter the complexity of lung disease, Dr. Khadka has the experience and knowledge to diagnose, treat, and care for patients here at home.

As a member of the Medical Staff at Paris Regional Medical Center, Dr. Khadka has access to the resources, technology, and network of local healthcare providers all dedicated to delivering the very best care to the communities we call home.

Our Team

Ghana Khadka, DO
Board Certified Pulmonologist
Board Certified Critical Care Physician

Contact Us | Appointments

Office | (903) 739-7407
Fax | (844) 313-3682

What is a Pulmonologist?

Pulmonologists treat ailments of the lungs and respiratory system, such as asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, complicated chest infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases including emphysema.

What is Pulmonary Critical Care?

Pulmonary Critical Care is a specialty field of medicine that works with patients who have complex or serious breathing issues, including those who require ventilator support. A Pulmonary Critical Care Physician will typically work with patients who are recieving care in an in-patient hospital Intensive Care Unit or ICU.

Who Requires Pulmonary Critical Care Support Services?

Patients who have critical respiratory conditions can occassionally experience times when their bodies cannot function on their own. These patients may require support from specialized equipment, like a ventilator.

When do I need a Pulmonologist?

Typically, your Primary Care Physician will refer you to a Pulmonologist if you have uncontrolled respiratory symptoms. A Pulmonologist is needed in cases of pneumonia, asthma, certain cases of sleep apnea, tuberculosis, emphysema and any other complicated chest based infection or cancer. Be sure to discuss options with your PCP if you are experiencing any of the following:

Deep Coughing
Coughing Up Blood
Increased Presence of Mucus During Coughing
A Change in the Color of Mucus During Coughing
Shortness of Breath or Wheezing
Chest Pain

Areas of Service

Arterial Line Placement
Bronchoscopy
Central Line Placement
Chest Tube Placement
Pleuracentesis
Pulmonary Function Test
Sleep Study Referral
Thoracentesis

Areas of Treatment

Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
COPD
Difficulty Breathing
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Lung infections
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Persistant cough
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Hypertension
Fatigue Due to Sleep Apnea
Tuberculosis

Location

Pavillion 1 at PRMC
2850 Lewis Lane, Ste 106
Paris, TX 75460

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