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Dr. Rubal Patel performs 26th Robotic Bronchoscopy Procedure at TRMC

Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Specialist Rubal Patel, MD with Southwell Medical Clinic completed her 26th ION Robotic Bronchoscopy procedure at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) on Nov. 2.  Dr. Patel also serves as Medical Director of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care at TRMC.

ION Robotic Bronchoscopy is a new procedure which allows for state-of-the-art, robotic-assisted lung biopsies. This groundbreaking procedure offered by Dr. Patel revolutionizes early lung cancer detection, emphasizing the importance of early intervention.

Pictured (L-R):  Southwell President/CEO Christopher Dorman, TRMC Director of Respiratory Services Sandy Wells, RRT, Southwell Chief Nursing Officer Tonia Garrett, RN, Dr. Rubal Patel, TRMC Asst. Director of Respiratory Services Lana Hendrix, RRT, TRMC Respiratory Therapist Jasmine Smith, RRT, TRMC Cytology Assistant Laurie Williams, TRMC Operating Room Nurse Manager Deanne Richards, RN, and TRMC OR Nurse Amanda Lundy, RN.