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University Pulmonary and Critical Care (UPCC) physicians and nurse practitioners specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of inpatient critical care patients who are typically hospitalized as well as diagnosed and treated for pulmonary (lung) conditions in an outpatient setting. We have been providing exceptional and compassionate care to the region for more than 40 years. Our board-certified physicians and team of practitioners will work with you, your family and your primary care physician to ensure you receive the best treatment possible.

UPCC uses state-of-the- art diagnostic tools and treatments to address our patients’ pulmonary

concerns. Our physicians and nurse practitioners provide compassionate, expert care. Our Locations In addition to our office at the main campus, we see outpatients at our Regional Health Centers in Halls, Morristown and Lenoir City,

as well as a satellite office in Northshore Center and Sevierville. Each location has respiratory therapists present to provide advanced on-site pulmonary function testing.

Our Team The medical center provides a

comprehensive slate of lung-related services. The Pulmonary and Critical Care Division has grown tremendously in the past few years, now having 15 physicians and five outpatient Nurse Practitioners.

Respiratory Care provides care for patients in need of treatments, therapies, education, and many different services throughout the medical center. Respiratory Therapist work to provide 24/7 care for all patients from Pulmonary Function Testing, Bronchoscopy, Neonatal ICU, Adult ICUs, and Acute care. UT RTs are well trained and diverse in the care they provide, delivering state-of-the-art care for patients ranging from the tiniest premature neonate to geriatric. Using protocols that have been subject to multiple publications and educational presentations throughout the US.

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