Section Highlights
- The Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine continues to expand access to care, with Baylor Medicine reporting a 24% increase in new patient visits, an 11% increase in overall visits, and a 20% increase in productivity in FY25.
- Clinical programs remain nationally recognized, with Baylor Medicine performing 108 lung transplants and establishing itself as one of the five largest lung transplant programs in the United States while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes for some of the nation's most complex patients.
- The Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation, Interventional Pulmonary Program, and critical care services continue to grow, offering innovative therapies and advanced procedures across Baylor Medicine, Ben Taub Hospital, and Texas Children's Hospital.
- Faculty secured $7.5 million in research funding and published 145 peer-reviewed articles, advancing discoveries in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine through federally funded research, clinical trials, and translational science.
- Education remains a cornerstone of the section's mission, with two NIH T32 training grants, a new K12 program, nationally recognized Grand Rounds, and faculty leadership across major professional societies and educational initiatives.
- Guided by a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education, the section continues to shape the future of pulmonary and critical care medicine locally, nationally, and internationally.
Chief's Message
View a message from the Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Ivan O. Rosas, M.D.
Education
The Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care within the Department of Medicine offers three fellowship programs.
Research
Our faculty perform a wide spectrum of research activities including, investigations into the molecular mechanisms of lung diseases and translational research studies, as well as clinical trials.
Healthcare
Our physicians offer an array of highly specialized care to patients throughout the Texas Medical Center.