HMHP opens new pulmonary research center at St. Elizabeth's in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Humility of Mary Health Partners today opened the new St. Elizabeth Pulmonary Health and Research Center located at St. Elizabeth Health Center on Belmont Avenue.

The outpatient center, under the direction of Dr. Timothy J. Barreiro, is focused on the treatment of a wide range of pulmonary issues. It will offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with respiratory diseases.

In conjunction with the HMHP Department of Research, the center also is a participant in multicenter clinical trials investigating new treatments for lung issues, officials said.

Dr. Barreiro, a pulmonary- and critical-care physician, specializes in treating patients with complex breathing difficulties, sleep disorders, lung disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

In addition, he specializes in the management and treatment of patients with lung abnormalities such as pulmonary nodules.