Cape Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine

Comprehensive Sleep Medicine in Cape Girardeau

In collaboration with the Sleep Disorders Center at Saint Francis Medical Center, Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine provides specialty care to patients with problems related to breathing and sleeping. Highly skilled physicians work in conjunction with respiratory therapists and sleep technologists to offer comprehensive care, including:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases, such as asthma, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis
  • Respiratory therapy services
  • Assessment and diagnosis of sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and nocturnal myoclonus
  • Sleep studies in the southeast Missouri region’s only American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)-accredited lab
  • General pulmonology, sleep medicine, and critical care medicine for patients and those receiving long-term acute care at Landmark Hospital

Minimally Invasive Biopsy with Ion

A pulmonologist operates the Intuitive Ion System
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the United States. According to the American Lung Association, only 16 percent of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at an early stage.

Utilizing the Ion endoluminal system, Saint Francis is able to offer minimally invasive biopsies for the detection of lung cancer. The flexible robotic end reaches far into the peripheral lung, where more than 70 percent of nodules exist. By navigating to difficult-to-reach areas of the lung, providers can better diagnose lung cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage.

Yearly low-dose CT screenings are recommended for individuals aged 50 to 80 who currently smoke or have quit in the past 15 years and have at least a 20-pack-year smoking history. If a low-dose CT detects a lung nodule, a biopsy follows to determine if the nodule is benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Hours

Monday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm

Reviews for Cape Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine

Maryann Kagle

My visit was pleasant. The lady helping take my information was very sweet. The nurse practitioner was so helpful nd although MedX would not replace a CPAP part she did because had given me the wrong part & that’s why it wasn’t working correctly. Thank you for treating me so nice and for your help.

Patricia Skelton

Dr. Fadul and his staff are all extremely pleasant and easy to work with. Dr. Fadul obviously knows his stuff.

Terry Riddle

Very little wait time ,Dr and staff very friendly Great vist

Pete Myers

Dr. Bittle always makes me feel like a real person...not just a patient. He's very thorough.

Wanda Gerler

You could not ask for a more caring, and professional Dr. Than Dr. Graham is. He has held my hand all the way of my sickness, and will be there to the end. When he can't take care of me he sends me to someone who can. And not just anyone the best. I have some awfully good doctors but NO ONE LIKE HIM. ONE OF A KIND DOCTOR.

Dale Ayers

Great experience!!

Sherry Aldridge

The staff is always nice

Donna Inman

Nice receptionists, great medical staff. Explain clearly all test results and sent into Careon for refills. Have next appointment in June.

GIGI DULEY

He is my favorite Dr he found my sarcoidosis when nobody else was even interested in looking deeper for the problem and more issues have come to light

Carroll Dowdy

I am Very Pleased after seeing Dr Bittle, been having issues with cpap for 3 months and was very discouraged but after talking to Dr Bittle I am sure he will get this straightened out for me, he did some adjustments there and if it doesn’t take care of the problem I can call his nurse for her to call me back. I was anxious since this was the first time seeing him but I am confident he will address my issues and get them taken care of! Thank you Dr Bittle and the kind staff that helped me out. He addressed my needs and I am fully confident he and his staff will work on getting them met! I would tell anybody if you are looking for a Great doctor and team to use Cape Pulmonology and Sleep medicine He has given me Hope again!!! Thanks again to you and your team in taking care of my health! Greatly Appreciated