Is the Zephyr®
Valve Right For You?
Answer a Few Questions to Find Out
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Discuss this treatment option and the process for evaluation.
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A simple set of tests are required to determine if you might be a good candidate for the treatment. These include:
- Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs)
- CT Scan
- ABG (a blood test)
- 6-minute walk test
- Additional tests, such as an EKG or perfusion scan may be required
A Zephyr-trained Assessment Center or Treatment Center can determine if you are a candidate.
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Many insurance companies are providing coverage for Zephyr Valve treatment for appropriately selected patients. If a Zephyr Valve Treating Doctor determines you are a candidate for the treatment, Pulmonx has a team available to assist you through the insurance process. Also, your Zephyr Valve doctor’s office may be able to manage this for you.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Discuss this treatment option and the process for evaluation.
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We can send information about the Zephyr Valve to your current doctor.
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Step 2: Eligibility Tests
A simple set of tests are required to determine if you might be a good candidate for the treatment. These include:
- Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs)
- CT scan
- ABG (a blood test)
- 6-minute walk test
- Additional tests, such as an EKG or perfusion scan may be required
A Zephyr-trained Assessment Center or Treatment Center can determine if you are a candidate.
– Barbara, 67, Flint, MI
Step 3: Insurance Coverage & Preauthorization
Many insurance companies are providing coverage for Zephyr Valve treatment for appropriately selected patients. If a Zephyr Valve Treating Doctor determines you are a candidate for the treatment, Pulmonx has a team available to assist you through the insurance process. Also, your Zephyr Valve Treating Doctor’s office may be able to manage this for you.
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What's the Difference?
A Zephyr Valve Treating Center can perform eligibility tests and provide treatment if you qualify. An Assessment Center can perform eligibility tests and then, if you qualify, you can visit a Zephyr Valve Treating Center to have the procedure.
University of Utah Health - Huntsman Cancer Hospital Pulmonary Clinic
Dr. Aidin Iravani – Referral Needed
3.08 Miles Away
801-383-0645 Text me the NumberA Zephyr Care Team Member will answer and assist you.
University of Nevada Las Vegas Medicine
Dr. Arthur Oliver Romero
363.96 Miles Away
Program Coordinator: Lakietha Flournoy
725-237-3871 Text me the NumberUniversity of Colorado - Anschutz
Dr. Ali Masani
378.33 Miles Away
Program Coordinator: Jocelyn Maciel
720-807-6121 Text me the NumberA Zephyr Care Team Member will answer and assist you.
Billings Clinic
Dr. Fernando Caceres
386.75 Miles Away
Program Coordinator: Dr. Fernando Caceres
406-295-6310 Text me the NumberPenrose Hospital - Colorado Springs Pulmonary Consultants
Dr. Andrew Boulos, Dr. Lalith Uragoda
397.28 Miles Away
Program Coordinator: Megan Perry
719-451-7451 Text me the NumberBanner Boswell Medical Center
Dr. Ala Sagar, Dr. Archan Shah
495.02 Miles Away
Program Coordinator: Vicente Barriga, MA
623-323-4133 Text me the NumberMayo Clinic Arizona
Dr. Azadeh, Dr. Sakata, Dr. Swanson, Dr. Vaszar
495.81 Miles Away
Program Coordinator: Dr. Karen Swanson or Heather Taylor
480-386-1351 or 480-360-4923 Text me the Number*Center requires physician referral, no self-referrals accepted
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The list of physicians generated is based on the search parameters you have entered (for example: city, state, zip code). If no search parameters are entered, a list of all centers who have met the listing criteria (see below) will appear in alphabetical order.
This list was created to support people who want to learn more about the Zephyr® Valve by helping connect them to physicians who currently have demonstrated qualifications, and interest in providing quality care with assessment for and treatment with the Zephyr Valve® . The information and content in the Locator are provided solely by the physicians.
The current requirements for a Center to be included in this Locator are:
Treatment Center:
• All physicians must complete the Pulmonx online Zephyr Valve training program;
• The center must have completed three Zephyr Valve cases; and
To remain on the Locator as a Treatment Center, a center must actively utilize the Zephyr Valve technology, which is defined as:
• The completion of at least 4 cases within the 12-month review period*
*The completion of a physician training course (this requirement can be waived through completion of a physician training course but cannot be waived for more than one year at a time).
Assessment Centers:• Are able to conduct all testing procedures necessary for evaluation for treatment with the Zephyr Valve.
To remain on the Locator as an Assessment Center, a center must:
• Have referred at least two patients to a Zephyr Valve Treatment Center within a 12-month period.
The completion of the relevant criteria are assessed every 12 calendar months, with the review periods occurring January 1 – December 31. A Center may be removed from the Locator if they have not met the above requirements. A Center will be added back to the Locator once it has completed these requirements.
The phone numbers on this list may be tracked by a third party to collect metrics on answer rate, call duration, and frequency. The Centers and physicians listed do not pay or receive a fee for inclusion on this list. Some Centers and physicians on this list may purchase products from the company, provide consulting services to the company, and/or may be a party to a joint marketing agreement with the company. Pulmonx Corporation makes no representations or warranties regarding the skills or qualifications of the Center or physicians. You and your physician must determine if the Zephyr® Valve treatment is the right procedure for you.
Benefits & Risks
The Zephyr Valve can reduce your symptoms better than medicine alone.1
Compared to patients treated only with medications, patients treated with the Zephyr Valve have been shown to:1
- Breathe easier due to improved lung function
- Increase their exercise — they could walk farther
- Do more daily life activities, such as walking, bathing, and gardening
- Enjoy a better quality of life with more energy
- Feel more confident leaving their home
Learn about the potential risks and side effects by clicking the button below.
Potential complications of treatment can include but are not limited to pneumothorax (tear in the lung), worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis, pneumonia, and, in rare cases, death.
Benefits & Risks
The Zephyr Valve can reduce your symptoms better than medicine alone.1
Compared to patients treated only with medications, patients treated with the Zephyr Valve has been shown to:1
- Breathe easier due to improved lung function
- Increase their exercise — they could walk farther
- Do more daily life activities, such as walking, bathing, and gardening
- Enjoy a better quality of life with more energy
- Feel more confident leaving their home
Learn about the potential risks and side effects by clicking the button below.
Potential complications of treatment can include but are not limited to pneumothorax (tear in the lung), worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis, pneumonia, and, in rare cases, death.
See How Patients Feel After the Zephyr Valve Treatment
Darryl, 67
Dayton, OH
Once feeling trapped in his own home, he is now adding trips to his bucket list.
Martine, 65
Owings, MD
Retired healthcare professional who loves spending time with her fur babies, husband, kids, and grandkids!
See How Patients Feel After the Zephyr Valve Treatment
Cheri, 63
Springfield, OR
Retired nurse, mother, and grandmother achieved her goal of swimming with dolphins after receiving her Zephyr Valves.
Darryl, 67
Dayton, OH
Once feeling trapped in his own home, he is now adding trips to his bucket list.
Letitia, 58
Dublin, Ireland
An outdoorsy person with a happy disposition regaining her independence.
Martine, 65
Owings, MD
Retired healthcare professional who loves spending time with her fur babies, husband, kids, and grandkids!
Margaret, 68
Winchester, VA
Before the valves she could walk for maybe 10 minutes. Now she is walking 1-1.5 miles without getting short of breath.
Jeffrey, 65
Stanford, CA
An active electrician back out in the world busy getting the things done that he couldn’t do before the valves.
Pamela, 61
Indianapolis, IN
She is now active in her church again and going to the jazz club with friends thanks to Zephyr Valves.
Martha, 66
Denison, TX
Social butterfly is back to carrying her favorite purses and traveling with her husband.
Gary, 72
Monroe, LA
Driving more than eight hours didn’t stop this southern gentleman from getting his Zephyr Valves.
Paul, 58
White Cloud, MI
Self-proclaimed “workaholic” is not only back to work, but back to enjoying the outdoors with his 16 grandchildren.
JC, 77
Zephyrhills, FL
Retired railroad engineer back fishing in the Florida sunshine and spending time with his wife.
Barbara, 67
Flint, MI
Pulmonary rehab enthusiast can’t wait to travel again with friends and get back on the dance floor.
Marianne, 72
Park Ridge, IL
Now that I can breathe easier, my husband and I will be back to enjoying life and taking the long walks that we love.
Greg, 64
Morrisville, IN
Marine Corps veteran inspired to get valves by his late sister. Greg says he owes his new life to his treating team.
Jeffrey, 61
Concord, NC
Retired paramedic and avid fisherman now able to enjoy time with his first grandchild.
Shelley, 62
Peoria, AZ
Grandmother of six looking forward to visiting all of them without needing to be completely tied to her oxygen tank.
Donald, 67
Brownstown, IN
Donald’s disease forced him to retire, but now that he has his valves, he can spend time with family – including 23 grandchildren.
Bev, 72
United Kingdom
Former passionate walker is now riding his exercise bike 6 times a week and is back to doing what he loves.
Mike, 65
Portland, OR
COVID-19 didn’t stop Mike from getting his Zephyr Valves. Now, he can enjoy going on hikes with his wife and son.
Letitia, 58
Ireland
Outdoor lover is back to walking her dogs around the block and is regaining her independence thanks to treatment.
Lance, 64
Fairfax, VA
Lance calls the difference in his quality of life a miracle – not just for him, but his family, too.
Charlie, 68
Fairfax, VA
Champion swimmer and self-proclaimed “Christmas present” is now back in the pool twice a week and spending quality time with his grandkids.
Karen, 62
Melbourne, FL
Loving mother and grandmother is now able to get back to the active lifestyle she thought she lost – teaching her grand-babies to swim.
Flo, 63
Texas City, TX
After being forced to retire from her dream job due to her health, she has now made it her mission to help others breathe easier thanks to the Zephyr Valves.
Jim, 76
Albany, NY
Great-grandfather says he has a new lease on life and can now enjoy the annual family summer trip to Cape Cod – and even playing a full round of golf.
Nancy, 69
Grand Rapids, MI
This great-aunt to 21 nieces and nephews was the second person in the state of Michigan to receive her Zephyr Valves thanks to a local news story.
John, 78
Chicago, IL
Air Force veteran saw a 20-percent improvement in his lung function a few months after his procedure. He can now enjoy long walks with his loving wife again.
Carl, 71
DuBois, PA
Carl’s goal was to walk his daughter down the aisle. After just four weeks, he was walking next to her on her wedding day.
Lynn, 54
Coolidge, AZ
After being exposed to heavy smoke from a mining refinery as a child, her lungs were in bad shape. After she received her Zephyr Valves, she says she now has been given the gift of time to spend raising her granddaughters.
Cindi, 66
Port O’Connor, TX
After hearing about Zephyr Valves in an online support group, she made an appointment to get evaluated. Now, Cindy says she has her life back and is living it on her terms.
Tommi, 57
Louisville, KY
Despite using multiple inhalers and medications her COPD was getting worse and decided to get Zephyr Valves. Now Tommi says, although she knows it’s not a cure, she feels like she’s won the lottery.
Cindy, 56
Carlisle, KY
Cindy’s husband was forced to close his business so he could become her caretaker. Now, Cindy is able to take care of herself and travel with her family.
Michael
California
Professional trumpet player now back on stage and in the spotlight just 30 days after getting his Zephyr Valves. Michael says everything about his life is improved.
Aldine
Nevada
After being told to get used to the idea of being on hospice, Aldine got a second opinion and was part of the clinical trial for Zephyr Valves. Now she is traveling with her daughter and exercising like before.
