Pneumothorax

Pneumothorax care at Mayo Clinic

Your Mayo Clinic care team

Mayo Clinic pulmonologists are part of an integrated team of highly specialized medical and surgical experts who work together to care for people of all ages. They use the latest technology to provide exactly the care you need for your pneumothorax.

Your pulmonologist can collaborate with experts in various specialties to deliver effective, personalized care. This tradition of collaboration helps ensure your doctor develops an individualized treatment plan for your pneumothorax that considers your needs and all aspects of your condition.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

Pulmonary and critical care specialists at Mayo Clinic are experts at solving the most serious and complex medical challenges faced by people with conditions that affect the lungs and breathing.

Experts use the latest equipment and, when possible, minimally invasive techniques to treat a pneumothorax. And their commitment to innovation and research means that you have access to advanced treatment options.

Expertise and rankings

• Expertise. Highly skilled pulmonologists, radiologists, thoracic surgeons and other experts at Mayo Clinic work together as a team to provide the best quality care for people who have a pneumothorax.
• Experience. Mayo Clinic is one of the leading medical facilities in North America for the diagnosis and treatment of lung (pulmonary) conditions and diseases. Each year, specialists at Mayo Clinic treat more than 1,000 people who have a pneumothorax.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.