Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Oncology Consultants is proud to announce the expansion of our services to include Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine and interventional bronchoscopy.

J. Fernando Santacruz, M.D., specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign thoracic diseases and critical care medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care. He sees patients at our new location at 2130 W. Holcombe Blvd., 10th Floor near the Texas Medical Center and on our Northwest location in the Heights.

Clinical Expertise:

Pulmonary Diseases

• Lung Cancer
• Solitary and Multiple Pulmonary Nodules
• Pleural Diseases

Interventional Pulmonology Procedures

• Electromagnetic Navigation Guided Bronchoscopic Biopsies (GPS-Like)
• Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy (EBUS)
• Lung Cancer Staging (Hilar and Mediastinal EBUS-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)
• General Flexible Bronchoscopy (Broncho-Alveolar Lavage, Endobronchial Transbronchial Biopsies, etc.)
• Rigid Bronchoscopy
• Thermal Airway Interventions (Laser, Electrocautery, etc.)
• Non-Thermal Airway Interventions (Cryotherapy, Balloon Dilatation, etc.)
• Airway Stents (Silicone and Metallic)
• Tunneled Pleural Catheter Placement

Critical Care Medicine

• Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Management

Critical Care Medicine Procedures

• Endotracheal Intubation
• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis
• Central Line Placement
• Pulmonary Artery Catheter Placement/Right Heart Catheterization
• Chest Tube Placement

Education

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
   The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Internal Medicine Residency
   The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical School
   Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico

Board Certifications - American Board of Internal Medicine
   Board Certified in Internal Medicine
   Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease
   Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Medical Center Area
   The Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center
   St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital - Texas Medical Center
   Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
   Park Plaza Hospital and Medical Center
   St. Joseph Medical Center

Northwest Area
   Memorial Hermann - Northwest

Partnership

Dr. Santacruz is committed to partnering with you by providing effective and timely communication, ensuring the best possible treatment and care for your patients.

Contact Us

To schedule appointments or referrals, please contact our offices directly by phone.

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