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Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care
University of Michigan Medical School
Professional interests include: hypersensitivity pneumonitis, bronchiectasis, bronchoscopy, and more.
4621 Eastpark Boulevard
Madison, WI 53718

Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD is a pulmonologist in Madison, WI specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health and UW Health.

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Office Locations

UnityPoint Health

202 South Park Street Atrium 3
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 287-0999
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UW Health

250 26th Street Suite 120
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-6060
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UW Health

4621 Eastpark Boulevard
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 915-0300
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Some issues Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD 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.

Pulmonary Stress Test

There are a number of different types of pulmonary stress tests, but they are all similar in that they measure how exercise affects the level of oxygen in the blood. A pulmonary stress test may be done to identify a specific level of impairment, or to see how well a treatment (such as inhalers or steroids) is working.

During the test, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen level, and breathing may all be measured. Patients may be asked to wear a mask that measures how much oxygen they breathe in and how much carbon dioxide they breathe out. Then patients will be asked to exercise: It is the exercise that 'stresses' the body. Patients may be asked to walk around for a few minutes, to walk on a treadmill, or to pedal a stationary bicycle as far as they can.

A pulmonary stress test can see how well the heart, lungs, and muscles all work together when someone is moving around. It is used to identify heart disease, problems with lung function, to identify a need for supplemental oxygen, or simply as a measure to see how well a patient is able to tolerate exercise.

While physicians will give their patients specific instructions prior to the test, it is generally a good idea to wear comfortable clothes to exercise in and closed-toe shoes. Patients shouldn't do any heavy exercise right before the test. The test is painless and can be expected to take about an hour.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

pulmonary function test

By Affordability:

blood draw
blood draw for lab tests
phlebotomy for lab tests
venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD performed more pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2012 were pulmonary testing, inpatient care, hospital care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 58
blood draw 34
bronchoscopy 57
catheterization 21
diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 242
hospital care 171
inpatient care 171
minimally invasive procedures 57
minor procedures 12
pleural drainage 46
preventive care 22
pulmonary testing 317
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 15
vaccines 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2013 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 32
blood draw 15
bronchoscopy 38
catheterization 28
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 133
hospital care 246
inpatient care 246
minimally invasive procedures 38
pleural drainage 32
pulmonary testing 325
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 241
Female 218
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 426
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 178
From 75 to 84 133
85 and over 55
Less than 65 93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 55
Diabetes 38
Dementia 10
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2014 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 21
bronchoscopy 30
catheterization 18
hospital care 205
inpatient care 205
pleural drainage 21
pulmonary testing 224
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 169
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 292
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 25
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 55
Diabetes 40
Dementia 13
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
blood draw 31
bronchoscopy 19
doctor visit 168
hospital care 267
inpatient care 267
lab tests 13
pleural drainage 16
preventive care 18
pulmonary testing 175
vaccines 18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 378
Female 376
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 696
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 292
From 75 to 84 212
85 and over 94
Less than 65 156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2015

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 39
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 57
Diabetes 36
Dementia 10
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 18
blood draw 26
bronchoscopy 29
doctor visit 214
hospital care 237
inpatient care 237
pleural drainage 18
pulmonary testing 147

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 168
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 335
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 161
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 46
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2016

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 61
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 56
Diabetes 35
Dementia 13
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 13
blood draw 51
bronchoscopy 22
doctor visit 202
hospital care 306
inpatient care 306
lab tests 26
pleural drainage 13
pulmonary testing 152

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 171
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 328
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 42
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2017

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 54
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 17
blood draw 61
bronchoscopy 18
doctor visit 213
hospital care 311
inpatient care 311
lab tests 68
pleural drainage 17
preventive care 12
pulmonary testing 105
vaccines 12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 191
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 361
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 54
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 55
Diabetes 36
Dementia 17
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 24
bronchoscopy 19
doctor visit 154
hospital care 178
inpatient care 178
lab tests 14
pulmonary testing 157

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 149
Female 162
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 287
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 40
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2019

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 54
Diabetes 36
Dementia 16
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 18
bronchoscopy 23
doctor visit 87
hospital care 159
inpatient care 159
pulmonary testing 127

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 306
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 147
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 27
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2020

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 52
Diabetes 39
Dementia 16
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 20
bronchoscopy 17
doctor visit 173
hospital care 108
inpatient care 108
pulmonary testing 128

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 136
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 262
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 22
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2021

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 35
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 32
bronchoscopy 19
doctor visit 137
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62
lab tests 12
pulmonary testing 152

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 137
Female 167
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 276
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 28
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 33
Dementia 7
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration 25
blood draw 31
bronchoscopy 26
catheterization 22
diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 172
hospital care 204
inpatient care 204
lab tests 26
minimally invasive procedures 47
minor procedures 12
pleural drainage 23
preventive care 17
pulmonary testing 182
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 15
vaccines 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 181
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 324
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 104
85 and over 39
Less than 65 59
65 to 74 149

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 25
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 19
Dementia 11
Cancer 15

Education & Training

Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian David Griffith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health
UW Health

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Biography

Dr. Brian Griffith specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. These areas are among Dr. Griffith's clinical interests: lung cancer, intensive care, and pulmonary stress test. He attended the University of Michigan Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. He is professionally affiliated with UnityPoint Health and UW Health. UnityPoint Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Madison, WI.

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