Overview
Notable achievements by FIRH scientists in the respiratory field:
- FIRH methodologies have become the international standard in the development of indirect methods to study airway inflammation by non-invasive techniques.
- Firestone scientists developed the most widely used methods of bronchial provocations using inhaled histamine, methacholine and allergens.
- The Aerochamber™ valved holding chamber for MDI aerosols, used internationally to improve delivery of inhaled medication, was developed by FIRH faculty.
- Firestone scientists developed the first Canadian guidelines for the treatment of asthma in 1989, which had a significant impact on the development of international guidelines.
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Appointments at the FIRH Clinic
Referrals
In order to be referred to the Firestone Clinic, healthcare providers may download either the:
- General Referral Form (PDF)
- Lung Diagnostic Assessment Program (LDAP)/Esophageal Diagnostic Assessment Program (EDAP) (PDF)
- Adverse Reactions Clinic (PDF).
Please fax the form or referral letter to the Firestone Clinic at 905-523-5864.
Registration at the Firestone Clinic
To leave time for parking and registration, please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment. FIRH is located in the Juravinski Innovation Tower, Level 1 close to the main lobby and Tim Horton’s. Once you arrive, enter FIRH Level 1, take a number and be seated until your number is called.
Contact information
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
50 Charlton Ave E.
The Firestone Clinic
Hamilton, Ontario
Tel: 905-522-1155 Ext 36000
Fax: 905-523-5864
Sub-specialties currently housed in the Firestone Clinic
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Allergy Clinic Learn More
Allergy assessment and testing.
Severe Asthma
Access to specialized care for the severe asthma patient.
Esophageal Diagnostic Assessment Program (EDAP) Learn More
Directed at patients with suspected esophageal cancer.
Lung Diagnostic Assessment Program (LDAP) Learn More
Directed at patients with suspected lung cancer.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Providing multidisciplinary care to patients with Interstitial Lung Disease, such as Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Head and Neck Learn More
Directed at patients who require hospital admission for diseases of ear, nose and throat.
Pleural Spaces Clinic Learn More
Directed at patients with pleural effusions.
Pleural Nodules Clinic Learn More
Directed at patients with small lung nodules.
Respiratory Rehabilitation Learn More
Inpatient and outpatient components for respiratory rehabilitation.
Sleep Medicine Learn More
Diagnosis and therapy for sleep disorders and disturbances.
Thoracic Surgery Learn More
Directed at patients seeking medical treatment for diseases of the lung, esophagus and mediastinum.
Tuberculosis Clinic Learn More
Regional program run jointly with Public Health.
Procedures available at the FIRH Clinic
*You may be scheduled for a specific procedure during your visit to the Firestone Clinic.
Details about the various tests and instructions:
Clinicians
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Gerard Cox
Professor Emeritus
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- ILD – Interstitial Lung Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary complications of connective tissue diseases – including vasculitis
- Bronchial Thermoplasty for severe asthma
Nathan Hambly
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
Martin Kolb
Professor
Director, Division of Respirology
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- Lung Fibrosis $ Deceased Mechanism and Models
- Clinical Trials
- Sarcoidosis
Martin Kolb
Professor
Director, Division of Respirology
Department of Medicine
Yanan (Juliana) Li
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Yanan (Juliana) Li
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Andrew Robert McIvor
Professor
Department of Medicine
Andrew Robert McIvor
Professor
Department of Medicine
Parameswaran Nair
Professor
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- Asthma
Helen Neighbour
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Helen Neighbour
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Natya Raghavan
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Natya Raghavan
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Muntasir M. Saffie
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Muntasir M. Saffie
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Ciaran Scallan
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Ciaran Scallan
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Taryn Simms
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Taryn Simms
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Marcel Tunks
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Marcel Tunks
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Joshua Wald
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- COPD
- Pulmonary Rehab
- Medical Education
Gerard Cox
Professor Emeritus
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- ILD – Interstitial Lung Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary complications of connective tissue diseases – including vasculitis
- Bronchial Thermoplasty for severe asthma
Gerard Cox
Professor Emeritus
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- ILD – Interstitial Lung Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary complications of connective tissue diseases – including vasculitis
- Bronchial Thermoplasty for severe asthma
Nathan Hambly
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
Nathan Hambly
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
Martin Kolb
Professor
Director, Division of Respirology
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- Lung Fibrosis $ Deceased Mechanism and Models
- Clinical Trials
- Sarcoidosis
Martin Kolb
Professor
Director, Division of Respirology
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- Lung Fibrosis $ Deceased Mechanism and Models
- Clinical Trials
- Sarcoidosis
Yanan (Juliana) Li
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Yanan (Juliana) Li
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Andrew Robert McIvor
Professor
Department of Medicine
Andrew Robert McIvor
Professor
Department of Medicine
Parameswaran Nair
Professor
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- Asthma
Parameswaran Nair
Professor
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- Asthma
Helen Neighbour
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Helen Neighbour
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Natya Raghavan
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Natya Raghavan
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Muntasir M. Saffie
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Muntasir M. Saffie
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Ciaran Scallan
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Ciaran Scallan
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Taryn Simms
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Taryn Simms
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Marcel Tunks
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Marcel Tunks
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Joshua Wald
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- COPD
- Pulmonary Rehab
- Medical Education
Joshua Wald
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Areas of Interest
- COPD
- Pulmonary Rehab
- Medical Education
Clinic at the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health (FIRH)
Tests available at the FIRH Clinic include allergy, methacholine, exercise, sputum AFB and pulmonary function, as well as a walk test and independent exercise assessment.
Clinic
Notable achievements by FIRH scientists in the respiratory field:
- FIRH methodologies have become the international standard in the development of indirect methods to study airway inflammation by non-invasive techniques.
- Firestone scientists developed the most widely used methods of bronchial provocations using inhaled histamine, methacholine and allergens.
- The Aerochamber™ valved holding chamber for MDI aerosols, used internationally to improve delivery of inhaled medication, was developed by FIRH faculty.
- Firestone scientists developed the first Canadian guidelines for the treatment of asthma in 1989, which had a significant impact on the development of international guidelines.