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Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1990)

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, chronic bronchitis, occupational health issues, and more.

1090 Northeast Gateway Court Suite 201
Concord, NC 28025

(704) 403-7770

Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD is a pulmonologist in Concord, NC specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health and THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY.

Office Locations

Address:

1090 Northeast Gateway Court Suite 201
Concord, NC 28025

Some issues Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

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	42
bronchoscopy	85
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	678
hospital care	1357
inpatient care	1357
lab tests	174
minimally invasive procedures	86
minor procedures	42
preventive care	64
pulmonary testing	427
vaccines	64

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	845
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	86
Less than 65	195

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

aspiration	32
bronchoscopy	68
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	746
hospital care	1014
inpatient care	1014
lab tests	40
minimally invasive procedures	58
minor procedures	32
pulmonary testing	469

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	741
Black	78
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	84
Less than 65	145

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

aspiration	48
bronchoscopy	118
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	651
hospital care	1261
inpatient care	1261
minimally invasive procedures	86
minor procedures	48
preventive care	110
pulmonary testing	473
vaccines	110

**Gender**
Male	712
Female	1054

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1562
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	744
From 75 to 84	532
85 and over	176
Less than 65	314

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	51
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	67
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

aspiration	18
bronchoscopy	65
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	668
hospital care	916
inpatient care	916
minimally invasive procedures	37
minor procedures	18
preventive care	87
pulmonary testing	534
vaccines	87

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	74
Less than 65	147

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	73
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

aspiration	17
bronchoscopy	88
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	744
hospital care	817
inpatient care	817
minimally invasive procedures	40
minor procedures	17
preventive care	35
pulmonary testing	481
vaccines	35

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	60
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	67
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

bronchoscopy	46
doctor visit	781
hospital care	643
inpatient care	643
minimally invasive procedures	8
preventive care	20
pulmonary testing	456
vaccines	20

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	67
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	34
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	846
hospital care	468
inpatient care	468
lab tests	165
minimally invasive procedures	14
minor procedures	16
pulmonary testing	418

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	61
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	71
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	30
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	398
hospital care	365
inpatient care	365
lab tests	52
minimally invasive procedures	14
minor procedures	16
preventive care	6
pulmonary testing	237
vaccines	6

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	53
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	21

blood draw	22
bronchoscopy	27
doctor visit	993
hospital care	518
inpatient care	518
lab tests	152
preventive care	61
pulmonary testing	566
vaccines	61

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Concord, NC were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

aspiration	27
blood draw	22
bronchoscopy	63
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	724
hospital care	817
inpatient care	817
lab tests	116
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	27
preventive care	57
pulmonary testing	451
vaccines	57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	621
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	66
75 to 84	225
Less than 65	115
65 to 74	292

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD treated were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	29
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1990. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1990)

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health

THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Patrick Thomas Kelly, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$6,984 BREO $5,375	ANORO $1,561	NUCALA $18	ADVAIR $11	VENTOLIN $7	Other $11
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$258 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $140	Spiriva $34	OFEV $28	STRIVERDI RESPIMAT $17	JARDIANCE $16	Other $23
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$164 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $143	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $20
Genentech USA, Inc.	$118 XOLAIR $90	Esbriet $28
Gilead Sciences Inc	$114 Letairis $18	$96
Other	$486 BRIDION $93	Prolastin-C $93	Brovana $66	SYMBICORT $43	DALIRESP $32	Other $158

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,100
Food and Beverage	$1,720
Travel and Lodging	$1,246
Consulting Fee	$900
Education	$157

Biography

Dr. Patrick Kelly is a specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. His areas of expertise include pneumothorax, cystic fibrosis (CF), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). He studied medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Kelly completed his residency training at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Kelly is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health. Atrium Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Concord, NC.

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