At the Respiratory and Sleep Disorders Clinic (RSDC), our commitment has always been to provide the highest standard of care through innovation and expertise. We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone that reinforces this commitment: our team has successfully performed the first-ever Endobronchial Ultrasound ($EBUS$) procedure at Knox Private Hospital.

This landmark achievement is a game-changer for patients in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, providing local access to one of the most advanced diagnostic tools in modern respiratory medicine.

(Image Alt Text: The RSDC medical team, including Dr. Chuan Foo, Dr. Ali Aminazad, and Dr. Aidin Mohajeri, celebrate the first successful EBUS procedure at Knox Private Hospital.)

A New Era for Respiratory Diagnostics in Melbourne’s East

This incredible milestone was made possible by the exceptional skill and collaborative spirit of our dedicated specialists, Dr. Chuan Foo, Dr. Ali Aminazad, and Dr. Aidin Mohajeri. Their vision, combined with the phenomenal support from the management and theatre teams at Knox Private Hospital, has turned this ambitious goal into a reality.

This new service marks the beginning of an expanded offering of advanced pulmonary procedures, ensuring our community receives world-class care, closer to home.

What is Endobronchial Ultrasound ($EBUS$)?

For patients and their families, medical terminology can be daunting. In simple terms, $EBUS$ is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a highly detailed, real-time view of the lungs and surrounding lymph nodes. It combines a flexible bronchoscope (a thin tube with a camera) with ultrasound technology.

This powerful combination allows our respiratory physicians to:

• Accurately Diagnose and Stage Lung Cancer: $EBUS$ is a critical tool for determining the presence and extent of lung cancer without the need for major surgery.

• Investigate Other Lung Diseases: It is also used to diagnose other conditions affecting the chest, such as infections or inflammatory diseases like sarcoidosis.

• Obtain Biopsies Safely: Physicians can collect tissue samples from the lungs or lymph nodes with precision, leading to a faster and more accurate diagnosis.

The procedure is performed under sedation, is generally painless, and offers a much quicker recovery time compared to traditional surgical methods.

Why This Milestone Matters for Our Community

The introduction of the $EBUS$ service at Knox Private Hospital brings profound benefits to patients in the eastern suburbs and beyond:

1. Enhanced Local Access: Patients no longer need to travel to central Melbourne for this advanced procedure. Receiving cutting-edge diagnostic care within your own community reduces stress, travel time, and associated costs.

2. Faster Pathway to Treatment: Quick and accurate diagnosis is the first step toward effective treatment. By providing the $EBUS$ service locally, we can shorten the time from diagnosis to the start of personalised cancer care or other treatments.

3. A Pillar of Lung Cancer Screening: As lung cancer screening programs evolve, having accessible, minimally invasive diagnostic tools like $EBUS$ is essential for investigating any abnormalities found on scans.

Our Commitment to the Future of Patient Care

This achievement is more than just a new service—it’s a testament to our ongoing mission to push the boundaries of patient care. At RSDC, we believe in investing in technology and talent to deliver better outcomes for our patients.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone involved—our brilliant doctors, our dedicated support staff, and our partners at Knox Private Hospital—for their unwavering dedication.

This is just the beginning. We are excited to continue growing our impact and setting new standards in respiratory medicine for the community we are proud to serve.

For more information about our $EBUS$ service or to discuss a patient referral, please Contact Us or use our Online Appointment portal.