Pulmonology

Pulmonology

The practice is headed by Dr. JeRay Johnson.

Hugh Chatham Health Pulmonology Services

  • Arterial catheterization, often called an art line
  • Central venous catheter, also known as a central line or CVC
  • Surgery for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Palliative care for patients with respiratory disease or critical illnesses
  • Complete evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with respiratory disorders.
  • Comprehensive and compassionate care, aiming to help patients quit smoking (monthly visits until patient quits smoking) to decrease relapse.
  • Complete evaluation and diagnosis of lung nodules/lung cancer.
  • Improving quality of life for COPD patients through comprehensive and multidisciplinary care.
  • Evaluation and management of patients with difficult-to-control bronchial asthma.
  • Evaluation of patients with unexplained chronic cough or unexplained source of shortness of breath
  • Evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with Interstitial lung disease, including early referral for lung transplantation.
  • Evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension or sarcoidosis.

Provider

JeRay Johnson, MD

546 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC

Hugh Chatham News

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Elkin, NC, September 4, 2023 On Aug. 14, Hugh Chatham officially welcomed endocrinologist James O’Hare, MD, to Hugh Chatham Health Medical Group. Dr. O’Hare brings a wealth of …

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Elkin, NC, August 2, 2023 Hugh Chatham Health has been recognized as one of 153 “Great Community Hospitals” by Becker’s Hospital Review, a trade magazine and website for …

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Surry Community College, Dobson, NC, June 20, 2023, “Fourteen Surry-Yadkin Works Students Sign with Hugh Chatham Health as Apprentices and PRNs [https://surry.edu/news/fourteen-surry-yadkin-works-interns-sign-with-hugh-chatham-health-as-apprentices-and-prns] Fourteen area students have completed pre-apprenticeships …

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On March 21, Hugh Chatham Health hosted an open house and ribbon cutting at its newest physician practice, Hugh Chatham Health – Family Medicine & Obstetrics. The project …

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Elkin, NC – January 12, 2023 – Hugh Chatham Health Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, …

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