The Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute delivers innovative, multidisciplinary care for patients with the full spectrum of lung and respiratory diseases. The Institute unites leading specialists in pulmonology, critical care, sleep medicine, allergy/immunology, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and thoracic surgery, to provide fully integrated, patient-centered care under one roof. Anchored by Mount Sinai’s strong research enterprise and commitment to precision medicine, The Institute drives advances in diagnostics, personalized therapies, and clinical trials to improve outcomes for every patient. The Respiratory Institute creates new options for patients in New York City and the surrounding region.

One in four Americans suffer from a serious chronic or life threatening respiratory disease, from asthma and emphysema to lung cancer and cystic fibrosis. The Icahn School of Medicine is ranked among the top medical schools in the United States and is the medical education and research hub for the entire Mount Sinai Health System, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site health care systems. The Mount Sinai Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division houses innovative, world class programs in sarcoidosis, lung cancer, critical care medicine, genomics and immunological sciences. Together, the Icahn School of Medicine and National Jewish Health bring an extraordinary level of world leading expertise in addressing complex respiratory illnesses.

Research and Clinical Trials

The multidisciplinary treatments provided by the Respiratory Institute are complemented by robust research activities and a portfolio of clinical trials. Respiratory Institute investigators participate in the COPD Gene Network, which is an NIH-funded consortium to longitudinally evaluate COPD and in the NHLBI PETAL network consortium that is focused on the early treatment of acute lung injury. As a center of excellence for research in sarcoidosis, Mount Sinai has one of the largest programs of its kind in the nation, providing patients with the latest treatment options for the disease.

Coordinated, Collaborative Care

The services offered by the Respiratory Institute are carefully coordinated to ensure the best possible patient experience. Located within the Mount Sinai Health System the team of pulmonologists work closely with specialists in areas, including radiology, cardiology, otolaryngology, and rheumatology to provide the most comprehensive possible treatment plan. Your visits and testing will be guided by personalized itineraries with access to a patient ambassador.

Delivered in an atmosphere of compassion and personalized attention, the care offered by the Respiratory Institute is designed to provide each patient with the advanced therapies and support needed to enjoy the best possible quality of life.