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Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS

(12 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease)

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, pleural effusion (water on the lungs), screening test, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code M2-141
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-6503

Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS is a pulmonologist in Independence, OH specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Independence Family Health Center and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

5001 Rockside Road
Independence, OH 44131

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code M2-141
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

aspiration	85
bronchoscopy	99
diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	129
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	82
minor procedures	71
pleural drainage	15

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	21
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	49

aspiration	112
bronchoscopy	137
diagnostic procedures	117
doctor visit	120
minimally invasive procedures	116
minor procedures	95
pleural drainage	18

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	15
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	51

aspiration	88
bronchoscopy	114
diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	93
minimally invasive procedures	90
minor procedures	62
pleural drainage	27

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	32
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	39

aspiration	42
bronchoscopy	90
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	91
minimally invasive procedures	64
minor procedures	23
pleural drainage	20

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	40

ablation	19
aspiration	69
bronchoscopy	109
diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	88
minimally invasive procedures	80
minor procedures	33
pleural drainage	37

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	14
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	52

ablation	11
aspiration	42
bronchoscopy	108
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	96
minimally invasive procedures	78
minor procedures	17
pleural drainage	26

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	12
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	53

ablation	33
aspiration	31
bronchoscopy	117
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	110
minimally invasive procedures	66
minor procedures	16
pleural drainage	16

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	13
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	0
Dementia	13
Cancer	47

ablation	16
aspiration	41
bronchoscopy	124
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	66
minimally invasive procedures	55
minor procedures	13
pleural drainage	18

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	34

ablation	22
aspiration	68
bronchoscopy	267
diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	98
minimally invasive procedures	146
minor procedures	41
pleural drainage	28

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS treated as a pulmonologist in Independence, OH were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and aspiration.

ablation	20
aspiration	65
bronchoscopy	131
diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	100
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	87
minor procedures	41
pleural drainage	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	12
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	36
Dementia	8

Education & Training

He completed residency at Walter Cantidio University Hospital Federal University of Ceara Internal Medicine. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Nebraska.

Residency: Walter Cantidio University Hospital Federal University of Ceara Internal Medicine (1999)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Independence Family Health Center

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Independence, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Francisco A. Almeida Jr., MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$4,537 IMFINZI $4,296	LYNPARZA $29	$212
Ethicon Inc.	$889 Monarch Platform $889
Boston Scientific Corporation	$488 ACQUIRE $133	EXALT Model D $77	ULTRAFLEX TRACHEOBRONCHIAL STENT SYSTEM $35	GENERAL - PULMONARY $31	CRE $16	Other $195
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$231 Photofrin $231
Becton, Dickinson and Company	$193 CFN PleurX $193
Other	$288 LungVision $99	superDimension $90	CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM $23	$76

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,296
Food and Beverage	$1,492
Travel and Lodging	$839

Biography

Dr. Francisco Almeida is a pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) specialist. Dr. Almeida has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. These areas are among his clinical interests: endotracheal intubation, lung cancer, and screening test. He is affiliated with Independence Family Health Center and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. His residency was performed at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. He is conversant in Portuguese.