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South Health Campus Pleural Diseases Clinic   at
South Health Campus
Specialty: Pulmonology
Connect Care Department: CGY SHC PULM PLEURA DISEASE CL
Estimated time to routine appointment: 2-4 weeks
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The Pleural Diseases Clinic quickly sees and treats patients who have fluid around their lungs or a collapsed lung, without needing to stay in the hospital.The clinic’s goal is to quickly find the cause of the problem, relieve symptoms, and provide advanced treatments when needed—while helping patients avoid unnecessary hospital stays.

Services Offered:
  • lung ultrasound done at the bedside
  • draining fluid from around the lungs using imaging for guidance
  • placement and follow up of long-term drainage tubes for fluid around the lungs
  • taking small tissue samples from the lining of the lung using imaging guidance
  • treating certain collapsed lungs as an outpatient (available only at South Health Campus Emergency Department)
  • treatments to prevent fluid from coming back around the lungs
  • referrals for specialized lung procedures
  • referrals to chest (thoracic) surgeons
The Pleural Diseases Clinic quickly sees and treats patients who have fluid around their lungs or a collapsed lung, without needing to stay in the hospital.The clinic’s goal is to quickly find the cause of the problem, relieve symptoms, and provide advanced treatments when needed—while helping patients avoid unnecessary hospital stays.

Services Offered:
  • lung ultrasound done at the bedside
  • draining fluid from around the lungs using imaging for guidance
  • placement and follow up of long-term drainage tubes for fluid around the lungs
  • taking small tissue samples from the lining of the lung using imaging guidance
  • treating certain collapsed lungs as an outpatient (available only at South Health Campus Emergency Department)
  • treatments to prevent fluid from coming back around the lungs
  • referrals for specialized lung procedures
  • referrals to chest (thoracic) surgeons
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Referrals are accepted from Respirologists only. Referrals are open to Respirologist outside of the University of Calgary.
Appropriate referrals include:
  • Adults with undiagnosed unilateral or bilateral pleural effusions not clearly related to congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, or hypoalbuminemia.
  • Adults with recurrent symptomatic non-malignant effusions not clearly related to congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome.
NOTE: Malignant pleural effusion (MPE): Refer directly to the Dyspnea Clinic (CGY ACCC DYSPNEA CLINIC).
Referrals are accepted from Respirologists only. Referrals are open to Respirologist outside of the University of Calgary.
Appropriate referrals include:
  • Adults with undiagnosed unilateral or bilateral pleural effusions not clearly related to congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, or hypoalbuminemia.
  • Adults with recurrent symptomatic non-malignant effusions not clearly related to congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome.
NOTE: Malignant pleural effusion (MPE): Refer directly to the Dyspnea Clinic (CGY ACCC DYSPNEA CLINIC).
Referral instructions for primary care, community care, private
providers etc. who do not send referrals via Connect Care.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR NON-CONNECT CARE USERS
This service only accepts referrals from Respirologists within the Calgary Corridor via Central Access Triage office.
Complete the referral form and fax it to the Calgary Zone Pulmonary Central Access and Triage using the contact information in this profile.
This service only accepts referrals from Respirologists within the Calgary Corridor via Central Access Triage office.
Complete the referral form and fax it to the Calgary Zone Pulmonary Central Access and Triage using the contact information in this profile.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR CONNECT CARE USERS
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Pulmonology, type CALGARY ZONE PULMONARY CAT in the “To Department” section and complete order.
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Pulmonology, type CALGARY ZONE PULMONARY CAT in the “To Department” section and complete order.
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
  • Referral receipt to referring source within 7 days.
  • Acceptance via appointment details or wait list status letter to referring source and patient within 14 days.
  • Wait list status update every 90 days.
  • Appointment outcome to referral source within 30 days.
 
PHONE
403-956-2800 (general inquires)
403-956-2811 (appointment inquires)
FAX
403-956-2849 (appointment inquires)
REFERRAL PHONE
403-943-4718 Pulmonary Central Access and Triage
REFERRAL FAX
403-592-4201 Pulmonary Central Access and Triage
REFERRAL FORM
CLICK + TO VIEW REFERRAL GUIDELINES
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Routine Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Investigation Timing
Additional Details
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Bilateral pleural effusion
Imaging - CXR, CT Chest
 
If available
Results of prior thoracentesis or cytology
 
If performed
Clinic Summary and comorbidities
 
Current
Adults with undiagnosed unilateral or bilateral pleural effusions NOT clearly related to CHF, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, or hypoalbuminemia
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Pleural effusion
Imaging - CXR, CT Chest
 
If available
Results of prior thoracentesis or cytology
 
If performed
Clinic Summary and comorbidities
 
Current
Adults with undiagnosed unilateral or bilateral pleural effusions NOT clearly related to CHF, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, or hypoalbuminemia

Adults with recurrent symptomatic non-malignant effusions not clearly related to CHF, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
Patients who miss multiple appointments without notifying the clinic, may require a new referral. Patients can reschedule appointments by calling the appropriate booking line at 403-956-2811.
Patients who miss multiple appointments without notifying the clinic, may require a new referral. Patients can reschedule appointments by calling the appropriate booking line at 403-956-2811.
 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday:
Friday:
   
 
ADDRESS

Pulmonary Diagnostics Clinic - 6th Floor Outpatient Tower


4448 Front Street SE
Calgary Alberta
T3M 1M4
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
  • Bring your Alberta health care and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please pay close attention to your reminder letter, there may be other appointments or test requirements that must be done prior to your appoitment.
  • Bring your Alberta health care and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
  • Please pay close attention to your reminder letter, there may be other appointments or test requirements that must be done prior to your appoitment.
 
DIRECTIONS
The South Health Campus Pulmonary Clinic - Pleural Diseases Clinic is located on the 6th floor of the Outpatient Tower. Please take the Outpatient Elevators located across from the Good Earth Cafe on the main floor. The clinic is located directly across from the elevators within the Pulmonary Clinic.
The South Health Campus Pulmonary Clinic - Pleural Diseases Clinic is located on the 6th floor of the Outpatient Tower. Please take the Outpatient Elevators located across from the Good Earth Cafe on the main floor. The clinic is located directly across from the elevators within the Pulmonary Clinic.
 
PHONE
403-956-2800 (general inquires)
403-956-2811 (appointment inquires)
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Parking rates apply 24 hours per day, and are in effect for all public parkers, including those with provincially issued placards for persons with disabilities. Paystations accept Canadian coins, Canadian bills or credit card (Visa, MasterCard and American Express). Parking must be paid for in advance of attending your scheduled appointment. There is limited 2 hour parking around the building
Parking rates apply 24 hours per day, and are in effect for all public parkers, including those with provincially issued placards for persons with disabilities. Paystations accept Canadian coins, Canadian bills or credit card (Visa, MasterCard and American Express). Parking must be paid for in advance of attending your scheduled appointment. There is limited 2 hour parking around the building
 
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VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Virtual appointments are not available.
Virtual appointments are not available.
 
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

This facility is wheelchair accessible.


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