Departments

Yale’s Department of Surgery is a premier center for adult and pediatric surgical treatment, providing comprehensive care for a full range of conditions and diseases. To ensure that our patients experience shorter hospital stays and less postoperative discomfort, we employ the latest technologies and surgical techniques, and perform minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. Our renowned surgeons and faculty continue to push the frontiers of surgical science through innovative treatment and leading-edge research, with the ability to offer treatment options that can be difficult to find elsewhere. More state-of-the-art surgical suites at Yale New Haven Hospital than in any other hospital in the region Collaboration with the Yale Department of Biomedical Engineering and with industry to develop 3-D bioprinting for the regeneration, repair, and replacement of human tissue and vessels Nationally recognized Center of Excellence and designated training center for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) Yale’s Endocrine Neoplasia Laboratory is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary research group in which surgeons work with endocrine geneticists to decipher the molecular genetics of endocrine tumor disease First program in Connecticut to offer three different minimally invasive bariatric surgical techniques: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, LAP-Band® surgery, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Yale Cancer Center is Connecticut's only cancer center designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute—and one of only 57 in the nation. The significance of this designation has profound implications for those who choose Smilow Cancer Hospital as the place where they will be cared for and receive treatment for their cancer. National Cancer Institute cancer centers are national leaders in cancer research, prevention, detection, and treatment. This provides patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital with novel treatment options and expert care.

Our uncompromising faculty and staff are dedicated to the welfare of children and adolescents. One of two major pediatric centers in Connecticut, Yale offers an extensive range of services for patients through our 14 specialties. In addition, we have several interdisciplinary centers and programs that involve collaborations with multiple departments throughout Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. Thanks to our reputation for comprehensive pediatric care, we serve as a regional and national center for referral and consultation. Many of our physicians are internationally recognized for their innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions including arrhythmias, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, childhood cancers, juvenile diabetes, dyslexia, blood disorders, infectious diseases, and complications of premature birth, as well as many other disorders. We are leaders in the global pediatric community, advocates for childhood health and development, and innovators in research. We rank among the top pediatric centers in the country with respect to National Institutes of Health support for research. Neonatal and pediatric ICUs that serve our most vulnerable patients with the highest level of care 24/7 subspecialty telephone consultation service for primary care clinicians with expected response time of three minutes More than 20 years of experience with neonatal and pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, a sophisticated machine that acts as an artificial heart and lungs, crucial for some seriously ill infants One-call center that provides centralized appointment scheduling for all pediatric specialties Close collaboration with other Yale departments to provide such services as molecular and genetic diagnostic services, state-of-the art management of high-risk fetuses and newborns, bone marrow transplantation, and management of complex malignancies

Covering every aspect of health care for adults, Internal Medicine is the largest department in the Yale School of Medicine, and the largest clinical service at Yale New Haven Hospital. We provide comprehensive and specialized services in all areas in a variety of outpatient settings as well as the Veterans Affairs (VA) Connecticut Health Care System campus in West Haven. Our culture of collaboration and research gives patients access to expert opinions from nearly 1,000 doctors, as well as opportunities to get tomorrow’s health care today through more than 100 clinical trials. Most importantly, we attend to our diverse community of patients with compassionate, thorough care. Specialized care is offered in the following areas: Allergy & clinical immunology Cardiovascular medicine Digestive diseases Endocrinology General internal medicine Geriatrics Hematology Infectious diseases Medical oncology Occupational health & environmental medicine Nephrology Pulmonology, critical care & sleep medicine Rheumatology International reputation for work in understanding function, independence, and quality of life in older persons Key research breakthroughs of the past decade that include the development of a protective Lyme bacillus disease vaccine, exploration of the underlying causes of allergic disease, and the discovery of novel inherited immunological diseases Largest interventional cardiology program in Connecticut Major referral center for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as other metabolic conditions Nationally ranked program in kidney diseases and the largest kidney transplant program in New England, with multidisciplinary care clinics One of the largest peripheral vascular programs in the country, with leadership and participation in multiple new percutaneous device trials Once of only a few motility centers in Connecticut to provide all motility procedures and services Unique medical forensic exams for individuals with claims of torture who are seeking asylum in the U.S.

At Yale Medicine, our pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine physicians focus on your respiratory health. We have a team of specialists to diagnose, treat, and manage respiratory conditions that affect your lungs and breathing. From asthma to complex lung diseases, our goal is to help you breathe easier. Our doctors are board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. These expert physicians work closely with specialists in cardiology, diagnostic radiology, and pathology to provide you with comprehensive care for your respiratory condition. Office visits take place at the Winchester Center for Lung Disease in North Haven, Connecticut. Our sleep specialists treat most types of sleep disorders and see patients at our sleep centers at 3 locations in New Haven County. Specialized care is offered in the following areas: Adult cystic fibrosis Asthma and airway diseases Bronchiectasis and chronic pulmonary infections Cardiorespiratory exercise testing Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Clinical research in a wide range of lung diseases Interstitial lung disease Lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodule evaluation Medical intensive care unit for pulmonary conditions Multidisciplinary sleep care Pulmonary embolism Pulmonary function laboratory Pulmonary vascular disease Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders Thoracic interventional pulmonary embolism Thoracic oncology Tuberculosis

Yale Medicine serves as Connecticut’s premier primary immunodeficiency center for pediatric and adult patients. Primary immunodeficiencies, also known as inborn errors of immunity (IEI), present with features involving a disruption of the body’s immune system. The alteration of the immune system can lead to various clinical manifestations, including recurrent infection, autoimmunity, hematopoietic malignancy, lung disease, and enteropathy. These conditions are caused by monogenetic and polygenetic defects or epigenetic changes. We focus on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with primary immunodeficiency through in-depth genetic and immunological laboratory tests. In addition to patient care, our group works through research to help advance our understanding of immunodeficiency.

At the Yale Pediatric Food Allergy Program, our nationally recognized team of clinicians focuses on the diagnosis and management of food allergy, as well as education and research on food allergy. We are a Center of Distinction through the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) Clinical Network, a coalition of top food allergy centers chosen from across the United States. We are a progressive center that focuses on compassionate and personalized care, and we serve food allergic children from throughout the New England and the Mid-Atlantic states. Our clinicians offer a wide array of services including: Specialized food allergy prevention clinics Outpatient in-person and virtual appointments Diagnostic testing Oral food challenges Oral immunotherapy (limited providers) Access to a food allergy child life specialist Access to a food allergy dietician

At Yale Medicine, our team of otolaryngology specialists care for ear, nose, and throat conditions that can affect your balance, breathing, hearing, and sleep, as well as your ability to speak, swallow, and maintain voice quality. Our physicians professionals also have advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to allergies and sinuses, which are often due to other respiratory issues. To address the broad spectrum of ear, nose, and throat conditions, we offer a full range of treatments that includes minimally invasive procedures alongside traditional therapies, both surgical and non-surgical, to ensure the most effective approach. Special care is offered in the following areas:•General and pediatric ear, nose, and throat care•Head and neck cancers•Hearing and balance testing and treatment•Pediatric otolaryngology•Sinus and allergy conditions•Skull-base disorders•Snoring and sleep apnea care•Speech and swallowing conditions

We care for children with a variety of allergic and immunologic disorders, and chronic respiratory diseases. Our highly specialized, board-certified clinicians diagnose and treat everything from the most common to the very rare conditions. Nasal and eye allergies Asthma Hives Medication allergy Chronic sinusitis Angioedema Hereditary angioneurotic edema Common variable immunodeficiency Secondary immune deficiencies Cystic fibrosis Sleep disorders Chronic lung disease in infants and older children Acute respiratory failure Treatments we offer include: Allergen vaccine immunotherapy (allergy shots) Asthma environmental controls and pharmacological controller therapy Intensive antihistamine regimens Biological therapy for hereditary angioneurotic edema Intravenous and subcutaneous immunoglobulin replenishment Aspirin desensitization Desensitization to antibiotics and other medications Our services include: Pediatric pulmonary function testing:We evaluate and follow lung disease in children with a full spectrum of tests, including diffusion analysis, challenge tests, and exercise. Physicians may order a pulmonary function test by calling 203-688-4667. Bronchoscopy:Bronchoscopy is the examination of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs) using a flexible tube (bronchoscope). Bronchoscopy helps to evaluate and diagnose lung problems, assess blockages, obtain samples of tissue and/or fluid, and/or to help remove a foreign body. Bronchoscopies are performed in the pediatric operating room, and in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Our pulmonologists who perform this procedure have extensive experience with flexible bronchoscopy, including its use in newborns. In many cases, flexible bronchoscopy, which can be safely and comfortably performed under conscious sedation, eliminates the need for an exam under general anesthesia.

We offer state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment for patients with a wide range of lung disorders, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, lung cancer, and undiagnosed or general respiratory problems. Many patients come to us with work-related pulmonary disease or with sleep disorders. They might not have a diagnosis, but have symptoms such as persistent or nagging cough, or shortness of breath at rest or with exertion. Our skilled, experienced specialists can diagnose and take care of difficult or unusual problems. The history of our center dates back more than a century, when it was set up through a bequest from Sarah Winchester in memory of her husband, William Wirt Winchester, and their young daughter, both of whom succumbed to tuberculosis. This gift resulted in the establishment of the original Winchester Hospital in West Haven, dedicated to the care of patients with tuberculosis. Today, the Winchester Center for Lung Disease at Yale New Haven Hospital is committed to the integration of cutting-edge patient care, education, and research across the full spectrum of pulmonary disorders. Our specialists are faculty members of the Yale School of Medicine Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, with national and international expertise in treating even the most challenging lung conditions. The center is continually evolving to meet changing needs. Most recently, in response to COVID-19, the center developed a Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program , which offers pulmonary-focused, multidisciplinary evaluation and care for patients recovering from COVID-19. In addition to our comprehensive general pulmonary practice, we offer the specialty center programs listed below. For more information about any of these programs, call the Winchester Center for Lung Disease at 203-495-2410. Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center Cystic fibrosis (CF) was previously thought of as a childhood disease, but is now considered a chronic disease because more adults in the U.S. are living longer with CF and maintaining good quality of life. The Adult CF Program provides team-based care for adults with CF on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Our comprehensive program includes diagnosis, treatment, and counseling for sinus, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, liver, nutritional, endocrine, mental health, and reproductive issues. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease that blocks airflow from the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe. The COPD Program (including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma/COPD overlap syndrome) provides a personalized treatment plan for each patient to help manage their COPD. Whether patients have mild symptoms, need rehabilitation, or require assisted ventilation, we can help. Chronic Pulmonary Infection Research and Treatment (CPIRT) This program is focused on the leading innovative care and research for acute

Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and seeks to complement cancer therapy with appropriate therapeutic and lifestyle approaches to achieve optimal health and healing. Smilow Cancer Hospital’s Integrative Medicine Program provides evidence-based guidance about a wide range of complementary therapies commonly used by cancer patients and survivors. Our program aims to address the serious physical and emotional symptoms often experienced by patients before, during, and after cancer therapy. Our team has expertise in the practice and evaluation of complementary medicine, and can guide patients to make effective decisions on integrative therapies throughout their treatment program and beyond. We collaborate closely with each patient’s oncology care team to provide safe and effective care. Integrative medicine consultations Integrative medicine clinical consultations provide guidance for the safe use of dietary supplements/natural products, acupuncture, massage, meditation, and other complementary therapies. Massage Experienced and licensed therapists are trained in oncology massage, focusing on mitigating side effects from cancer and its treatment. Research has shown that massage therapy may reduce pain, promote relaxation, and boost mood in cancer patients. Appointments may be made by calling 203-200-6129. We accept debit or credit cards for payment. $70 per 60-minute appointment $40 per 30-minute appointment Reiki Reiki is a complementary health approach in which practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above a person, with the goal of facilitating the person’s own healing response. This is to promote relaxation and produce stress-reduction effects. Appointments may be made by calling 203-200-6129. We accept debit or credit cards for payment. $70 per 60-minute appointment $40 per 30-minute appointment Nutrition Consultation The Integrative Medicine team offers guidance from our Oncology-certified Registered Dietitian to help individuals reach specific goals during or after completion of their treatment. Integrative Medicine Nutrition also supports the Supplement Clinic, where vitamins and supplements may be discussed to ensure they are safe and effective. They may also provide guidance on how to optimize their diet and obtain nutrients from foods whenever possible. Group Sessions Gentle yoga Group classes incorporate breathing techniques, physical postures, meditation, and relaxation, adapted to patient needs and limitations. T’ai Chi/Qigong T’ai Chi/Qigong is a centuries-old martial art and energy practice that uses gentle movement through postures to help promote mental focus, breathing, and relaxation. Students are taught the fundamentals of breath work, movement, and postures that develop into the T’ai-Chi form. The benefits are improved strength, mobility, alignment, pain control, and overall physical and mental rejuvenation. Meditation Meditation is a mind and body practice that has a long

We provide expert evaluation and treatment to adult and pediatric patients across the entire spectrum of allergic and immunologic disorders. Our board-certified specialists have specific clinical and scientific expertise, and are highly capable of providing comprehensive, thoughtful care from the most common to the rarest conditions. Our physicians meet weekly to discuss the management of complicated cases. Yale has been the site of several key research breakthroughs in the field, including the discovery of new inherited immunological diseases and the development of a crucial understanding of the underlying causes of allergies. We offer comprehensive evaluation of both common and rare allergy and immunology conditions, including allergy skin and blood testing, oral food challenges, drug allergy testing, and contact dermatitis patch testing. We offer allergic rhinitis and asthma care through recommendations for environmental controls and pharmacological controller therapy, and biologic therapies for severe asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, as well as chronic urticaria and hereditary angioedema. We have expertise in management of immune deficiencies with intravenous and subcutaneous immunoglobulin replenishment. We also provide consultations for drug allergy desensitization when needed. Among the conditions we treat are: Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (nasal and eye allergies) Asthma Chronic rhinosinusitis Food allergy Insect sting allergy Medication allergy Urticaria (hives) Angioedema Hereditary angioedema Atopic Dermatitis Contact Dermatitis Common variable immunodeficiency Secondary immune deficiencies Our service has specific strength in the management of inherited immune deficiencies, with a dedicated service that closely collaborates with experts across other specialties. Through a long-standing collaboration with Yale Laboratory Medicine, patients have access to a broad array of state-of-the-art immunological testing. Our care for children and adolescents includes treatment for: Asthma Our doctors collaborate with colleagues in the Pediatric Asthma Program to ensure that our patients receive comprehensive asthma care, including: Evaluation, diagnosis, and management of childhood asthma for patients with varying degrees of severity Testing for allergic precipitants Mechanical analysis of respiratory function Outreach care at patients' homes when needed Allergy Testing for allergens, desensitization, and immunotherapy Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis Drug allergy Food allergy Insect venom allergy Urticaria (hives), mastocytosis, anaphylaxis Hereditary angioedema Primary Immunodeficiency and Recurrent Infections Testing for antibody deficiency, cellular immunodeficiency, and complement disorders Treatment of primary immunodeficiency diseases, including intravenous immunoglobulin therapy Evaluation and management of recurrent infections, including fungal infections