Welcome to Dr. Nina: Direct Pulmonary Care
Direct Pulmonary Care is a healthcare model where patients pay a monthly subscription fee directly to their primary care provider for access to comprehensive lung health services. This eliminates the need for traditional insurance and allows patients to receive personalized and cost-effective care for lung-related issues. Patients benefit from increased access to care, longer appointment times, and a stronger doctor-patient relationship.
How is Dr. Nina's DPC Different?
We are dedicated to connecting with you at your appointment time without rushing, and with full transparency throughout our time together. Our goal is to better understand your needs and your lung health. Appointments are scheduled for 30-60 minutes based on your needs for each appointment. Your care program will emphasize the importance of mind, body and soul- not just giving you a pill or inhaler. Together, we will focus on a healthy lifestyle from food and functional movement, to lung exercises and ongoing support. We take pride in our clear communication with your primary care and specialists team.
Services Offered:
Comprehensive Respiratory Health Assessment
This involves a thorough evaluation of a patient's respiratory health, including medical history review, physical examination, and possibly diagnostic tests such as spirometry, chest X-rays, or CT scans.
Lung Function Testing
Spirometry, lung volume measurements, diffusion capacity tests, and other pulmonary function tests can be conducted to assess lung function and diagnose conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and interstitial lung diseases.
Management of Chronic Respiratory Conditions
This includes ongoing care and management for chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and incorporates medication management, lifestyle modifications, and patient education.
Chest Physiotherapy
Chest physiotherapy (Chest PT) is a therapeutic technique aimed at improving respiratory function and clearing respiratory secretions from the lungs.
Acute Respiratory Illness Management
Direct contact with Dr Nina and her team will allow you to have access to a Comprehensive Treatment plan and help management of acute respiratory conditions
Individualized Smoking Cessation Programs
Guidance and support for patients looking to quit smoking, including counseling, behavioral interventions, and possibly medication management.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Education
Exercise programs, education, and support for patients with chronic respiratory conditions to improve their overall quality of life and functional capacity.
Oxygen Therapy Management
Evaluation for oxygen therapy needs, prescription, and ongoing monitoring for patients requiring supplemental oxygen.
Travel Medicine and High Altitude Advice
Guidance for patients with respiratory conditions planning to travel, especially to high altitudes or areas with poor air quality.
Educational Workshops and Seminars
Dedicated course to learn more about their respiratory health, disease management, and preventive measures including Breathwork and Mindful Breathing Techniques.
Lung Cancer Evaluation and Screening
Evaluation for lung cancer and ongoing monitoring for patients at risk or desiring preventative care against lung cancer.
Direct and Personalized Coordination of Care
Collaboration with other healthcare teams, specialists, and facilities to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex respiratory issues.
