Anthony Lanfranco, MD

Care Philosophy

My approach to patient care is grounded in thoughtful, patient-centered decision-making that prioritizes doing the right intervention for the right patient at the right time. In interventional pulmonology, the goal is not simply to perform procedures, but to use minimally invasive techniques in a way that meaningfully improves diagnosis, symptoms, and quality of life. I emphasize careful integration of clinical context, imaging, and procedural options to guide management—particularly in patients with pulmonary nodules, thoracic malignancies, airway disease, and pleural disorders. Whenever possible, I aim to provide efficient, streamlined care that reduces time to diagnosis and treatment while minimizing unnecessary interventions and risk. Care is delivered within a multidisciplinary framework, recognizing that optimal outcomes in pulmonary and thoracic disease depend on close collaboration with oncology, thoracic surgery, radiology, and critical care. Equally important is clear communication with patients and referring providers, ensuring that care plans are aligned with patient goals and that continuity is maintained across the episode of care. Ultimately, my goal is to deliver precise, evidence-informed, and compassionate care—using interventional techniques not as an end in themselves, but as tools to improve the lives of the patients we serve.

Clinical Interest for Patients

My clinical interests in interventional pulmonology focus on the comprehensive evaluation and management of pulmonary nodules and thoracic malignancies using advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, including robotic-assisted platforms, endobronchial ultrasound, and navigational techniques. I have a strong interest in therapeutic bronchoscopy for central airway obstruction, utilizing tumor debulking, airway stenting, and ablative modalities to restore airway patency and improve symptoms. My practice also emphasizes the management of pleural disease through indwelling pleural catheters, medical thoracoscopy, and pleurodesis, as well as bronchoscopic lung volume reduction for patients with advanced emphysema. Additional clinical interests include transbronchial cryobiopsy for diffuse parenchymal lung disease, the management of complex airway disorders such as tracheal stenosis and tracheobronchomalacia, and the application of interventional techniques in critically ill patients, including airway management, percutaneous tracheostomy, and the evaluation and treatment of hemoptysis.