At Providence Saint John’s Health Center, our Pulmonary and Thoracic Oncology Experts are committed to safeguarding the health of our community by offering a comprehensive lung cancer screening program, disaster recovery clinic for local emergencies, and multi-disciplinary care for a variety of conditions using interventional and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Meet Our Experts

Our interventional pulmonologists and surgeons are have treated thousands of patients and are committed to excellence in patient care, teaching, research and community service.

George Chaux, MD, FCCP - CTOC Pulmonary - Saint John's Health Center

George E. Chaux, MD, FCCP

Clinical Professor of Medicine, Pulmonology
Ashraf Elsayegh, MD, FCCP

Ashraf Elsayegh, MD, FCCP, FAASM

Interventional Pulmonology
Richard Gillespie, MD - Thoracic Surgeon

Richard Gillespie, MD

Cardiothoracic & Thoracic Surgeon
Carolyn Prina, PA - Pulmonology

Carolyn Prina, PA

Physician Assistant - Pulmonology
Dr. Richard Gillespie - Lung Cancer Screening and Awareness

Early Detection Saves Lives: A Thoracic Surgeon’s Message for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. George Chaux Welcomes Dr. Richard Gillespie to Saint John's

Advancing Lung Cancer Care at Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Pulmonary Team at Saint John's Health Center

Saint John’s Pulmonary Team Expands Lung Cancer Screening Capability, Offers Disaster Relief Clinic
Dr. George Chaux - Ion robot bronchoscopy using Cios Spin C-arm 3D Imaging

Advancing Lung Cancer Diagnosis with 3D Robotic Bronchoscopy: A Game-Changer for Community Care