Pulmonology
Diagnosing and Treating COPD
Listen NowIf you’re living with a lung or respiratory issue, you know how hard it can be to breathe, let alone do what you love.
Riverside Healthcare’s Pulmonology Specialists are here to help. We diagnose and treat all types of pulmonary problems – from pneumonia, tuberculosis and complicated chest infections to ongoing concerns like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema. We’ll help create a personal plan to manage your specific symptoms and provide all the education and support you need to breathe easy again.
Our specialists also lead Riverside’s dedicated Sleep Center and are part of the multi-skilled team fighting lung cancer at the Riverside Cancer Institute.
To schedule your appointment with an expert in Kankakee, call (815) 933-3814 or find a board-certified pulmonologist online.
Take Control with Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Chronic breathing problems don’t have to keep you from feeling and living your best. Riverside’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation program is designed to strengthen your lungs, relieve symptoms, reduce hospitalizations and enhance your overall health and wellness.
Tailored to your unique needs and goals, your program may include the following:
- Medical management
- Exercise training
- Breathing strategies
- Relaxation and energy-conserving techniques
- Nutritional counseling
- Emotional support
- Education to help you manage your condition with confidence
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program accepts all Medicare patients who qualify.
For more information on how we can help you regain your health and life, please call (815) 935-3271.
Our Pulmonology Care Team
Riverside’s Pulmonology Specialists are board-certified critical care, pulmonary and sleep experts. We care for people with asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, sarcoidosis
Our pulmonologists work closely with Riverside's Sleep Center to assess and treat people experiencing sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy
Raju Abraham, MD
Pulmonary Disease +5 more
Accepting new patients
Offers virtual visits
Samrat Khanna, MD
Critical Care Medicine +3 more
Accepting new patients
Offers virtual visits
Support You Need to Quit for Good
At Riverside, stopping smoking is no easy task, especially acting alone. That’s why we’re proud to support these resources – each offering proven tools to help you conquer your cravings once and for all:
Illinois Tobacco Quitline
www.quityes.org
1-866-QUIT-YES
Become An EX
At risk for lung cancer? If you’re over 55 and have a history of heavy smoking, you may qualify for a free lung cancer screening program from Riverside. The scan is safe and painless, and catch the disease earlier than ever.
Call (815) 935-7531 to see if you qualify and schedule your screening.