The Inova Fairfax Interventional Pulmonology team provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic options for lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. We work closely with pathology and oncology to test all genetic markers that may improve the care of our patients.
Management Team
- Matt Paglia, MBA, BSN, RN, Director, Clinical Specialty
- Manju Parne, BS, RRT, CPFT, RYT, Clinical Manager, Interventional Pulmonology
Respiratory Therapy Team
Our Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) have training in advance respiratory procedures to assist doctors during your interventional procedure at Inova Fairfax Hospital. RRTs receive years of education in airway and lung disease, from assessment and education to recommending treatment methods. Our team of RRTs includes:
- Andrea Capistron, BS, RRT, Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist
- Tamela Carroll, RRT, RPFT, Lead Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist
- Bonnie Fairbank, RRT, CPFT, ACCS, Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist
- Rocio Leib, RRT, ACCS, Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist
- Frances Muldowney, BS, RRT, Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist
- Kimberly Pullen, RRT, CPFT, Lead Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist
- Frozan Roshan, BS, RRT, Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Equipment Technicians
- Azeb Demise
- Justin Simbulan
Lung Navigator
- Nancy Collar, RRT-NPS, AE-C, ACCS
Nurse Practitioner
- Carmen Moore, MS, FNP-BC
Nursing Pre-Operative and Post Operative Care Team
Our pre-operative and post-anesthesia care nurses are vital members of our Interventional Pulmonology team. They work closely with your procedural physician, anesthesiologist and respiratory therapist. The nurses will assess you and get you ready for the procedure, as well as care for you as you wake up from anesthesia. They'll monitor your vital signs and prepare you and your family for post procedure care.
- Arlene Edejer, BSN, RN
- Sunny Jung, BSN, RN, CCRN
- Ria Paula Ledesma, BSN, RN, CCRN
- Joyce Patel, BSN, RN, PCCN
On-Site Cytology Technologist Team
- Kathy Webster, CT (ASCP), (IAC)
- Terri Stanford, SCT (ASCP)