Raymund Pineda, MD

Dr. Youssef Shammaa is a board-certified physician specializing in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at SSM Health Medical Group in Mt. Vernon. He sees patients 18 years and older for conditions including lung and breathing disorders, including lung cancer and sleep disorders.

Abdulmonam Ali, MD is an interventional pulmonologist located in Mount Vernon, IL who specializes in a wide range of respiratory conditions such as asthma, lung cancer, pneumonia, and tuberculosis to rare diseases of the airway and advanced pulmonary alveolar proteinosis care. Dr. Ali offers expert diagnosis and treatment for complex airway disorders including airway strictures and chronic lung conditions like emphysema and farmer's lung. Dr. Ali performs life-enhancing care with state-of-the-art endoluminal system which is a robotic-assisted platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the lung. This system helps address a challenging aspect of lung biopsy by enabling physicians to obtain tissue samples from deep within the lung. The system features an ultra-thin, ultra-maneuverable catheter that allows navigation far into the peripheral lung, and unprecedented stability enables the precision needed for biopsy compared to manual techniques. Patients trust Dr. Ali for comprehensive care in managing lung nodules, pleural diseases such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax, chronic coughing up blood (hemoptysis), and recurrent pulmonary papillomatosis treatments. With a commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services tailored to individual needs across Southern Illinois, Dr. Ali's practice stands out for its dedication to improving respiratory health outcomes through innovative interventions backed by years of specialized experience in pulmonology practices.

Tammy Copeland, APRN-CNP sees patiens aged 18 and up, and provides the followign services: lung cancer screening, consultations and treatment for asthma, COPD management, tobacco cessation, and treatment of typical and atypical lung infections.