Helping patients breathe easier
Diagnosis, treatment, and support for a variety of lung conditions
VISITOR RESTRICTIONS effective 3/15.
To protect the health of our patients and staff, Lowell General Hospital is restricting all visitors — unless pre-approved by each patient's care team.
View our COVID-19 (Coronavirus) updates online or call our information hotline at 978-942-2850.
Respiratory Therapy
Your Care Team
Our team of experienced pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and 60 respiratory therapists are a vital part of the lifesaving response teams in the Emergency Department and the Intensive Care Unit. They are on site to establish and maintain airways, and operate patient respiratory equipment.
All Respiratory therapy department staff members are required to have current BCLS (basic cardiac life support) certification and hold one or more credentials such as RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist), CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist), and NPS (Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist).
Physicians
Irwin A. Buchwald MD, FCCP, PC
Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy, Medical Director of Case Management
Greg L. Schumaker MD
Chief of Critical Care, Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit
Thoracic Surgeon
Laurence H. Brinckerhoff MD
Surgeon
Clinical Leadership
Mark Vallante RRT, CPFT
Clinical Manager
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