Pulmonary and Critical Care Services, P.C.

Toledo, Ohio 43623
518-438-4496 bdiggins@pccspc.com

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Our private-practice is a group of 16 physicians and 5 mid-level providers, with two locations, who also conduct clinical research trials. This is often a wonderful opportunity for patients as they are offered the latest research advancements as an option for treatment. It also ensures our physicians and staff are informed of the most current medical information and treatment options available. Our providers have staff privileges at all five Albany and Troy academic and community Hospitals. At both of our office locations, we have a state of the art Sleep Center, each with 6 beds available for day or night sleep studies. In addition, we have onsite, the areas only individualized Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, staffed by Licensed Respiratory Therapists.

Our practice has been involved with clinical research for since 1998. We have participated in numerous OutPatient trials, phases II through IV.

The Pulmonary diseases we specialize in include; COPD, Sleep Disorders, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Asthma, , Smoking Cessation, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Hypertension

Previous Sponsors/CROs include:

  • Forest / InSite Clinical Trials
  • Bio-Technology General
  • Biogen / Covance
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Genentech/CTMS
  • Glaxo Welcome
  • Bayer
  • ONO Pharmaceutical / Pharmanet
  • Pfizer / RPS
  • Chiron Corporation (formerly PathoGenesis)
  • Byk Gulden
  • Altana Pharmaceutical
  • ICON
  • Astra Zeneca

Current Sponsors/CROs include:

  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Boehringer Ingelheim, Inc
  • Genentech Inc
  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals
  • COVANCE
  • PPD Development
  • InterMune, Inc
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc

Principal / Sub - Investigators Expertise:

Name Specialty and Board Certified
Geoffrey L. Serfilippi, MD Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine
Anthony J. Cagino, MD Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine
Michael J. Shea, MD Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine
Dennis A. Gort, MD Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine
David Palat, MD Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine,
Sleep Disorders Medicine
Megan Sharp, PA, RRT Respiratory, Allergy & Asthma
Stephanie O'Leary, PA, RRT Respiratory, Sleep Disorders Medicine

Clinical Research Staff Position Research
Barbara M. Diggins, RN, CCRC Manager/Study Coordinator 13 yrs. exp.
Dora M. Anderson, RN, CCRC Study Coordinator 7 yrs. exp.
Lillian M. Spring, LPN Study Coordinator 3 yrs. Exp
Respiratory Staff Role in Clinical Trials Research Experience
Mary Jane Walton, RRT Pulmonary Function Testing
Exercise testing
8 years
Marie Malinowski, RRT Pulmonary Function Testing
Exercise Testing
6 years
Hydee Yonkers, RRT Pulmonary Function Testing
Exercise testing
5 year

We have a database of over 40,000 patients

We have participated in trials including:

  • Asthma (mod - severe)
  • COPD (multiple studies)
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Community-Acquired Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Bronchiectasis
  • COPD / Diabetes Mellitus
  • Pulmonary Hypertension

We are located in the Capital District area of the state with a population of more than 220,000.

Our patient population base is spread from the Catskills to the Adirondacks.


Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases

Our offices are conveniently located in Albany and nearby Troy, with our research conducted primarily in the Albany office. Many procedures are conveniently done on-site such as: Spirometry, Oximetry, X-rays, Phlebotomy, Arterial Blood Gas testing, Exercise testing, 6-minute walks, and sleep studies. We also have several Licensed Respiratory therapists and a body box system for full Pulmonary Function Testing/Plethysmography. Other procedures such as MRIs or CT scans can also be done just next door to us at a local Imaging Facility. We are also within close proximity to the Albany International Airport and have access to public transportation.


Barb Diggins, RN, CCRC
Clinical Research Manager
Pulmonary and Critical Care Services, P.C.
Executive Woods
5 Palisades Drive, Suite 100
Albany, NY 12205
USA
518-438-4496 Ext. 4283
518-438-5803 (fax)
bdiggins@pccspc.com


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