Diane E. Stover, MD

Chief, Pulmonary Service

Diane E. Stover, MD -- Chief, Pulmonary Service

As Chief of the Pulmonology Service — a post I have held since 1986 — I oversee a very skilled team of specialists that coordinates the care of patients with pulmonary-related complications of cancer. I also oversee our service’s training program and clinical practice, and am very involved in educating patients—particularly children, teens, and women — on the perils of smoking. I have also testified before the US Congress on the ill effects smoking has on children.

My research interest has been, and continues to be, identifying and characterizing the many causes of lung injury in a person with a weakened immune system (immunocompromised).

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For 20 years I also served as head of the Division of General Medicine in the Department of Medicine. The division comprises the cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and nutrition, general internal medicine, geriatrics, infectious diseases, pulmonary, and renal services.

On a national and international level, I have held or currently hold leadership roles in a number of societies including the American College of Chest Physicians; the New York State Thoracic Society; the Task Force on Women, Girls, Tobacco, and Lung Cancer; and the American Thoracic Society. Over the course of my career, I have written more than 120 journal articles and book chapters, and have given lectures all over the world on a host of topics.

In addition to my clinical and administrative duties, I greatly enjoy teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors and nurses here at the hospital.

Location

New York City

Phone

212-639-8380

Clinical Expertise

Pulmonary Diseases; Pulmonary Disease in the Immunocompromised Patient; Pulmonary Complications of Cancer and Therapy; Pulmonary Complications Associated with HIV Infection; Lung Cancer; Bronchoscopy

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residencies

Harlem Hospital Center; The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center

Fellowships

Bronx Municipal Hospital Center

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine; Pulmonary Disease

See My Colleagues in:

Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Diane E. Stover

A Pilot Study of a Breathing Training Exercise to Reduce Chronic Shortness of Breath

Publications by Diane E. Stover

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MSKCC Annual Report 2009

bronchoscopy (bron-KOS-koh-pee)

A procedure that uses a bronchoscope to examine the inside of the trachea, bronchi (air passages that lead to the lungs), and lungs. A bronchoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease. The bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or mouth. Bronchoscopy may be used to detect cancer or to perform some treatment procedures.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

cancer (KAN-ser)

A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

clinical (KLIH-nih-kul)

Having to do with the examination and treatment of patients.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

HIV

The cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Also called human immunodeficiency virus.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

immune system (ih-MYOON SIS-tem)

The complex group of organs and cells that defends the body against infections and other diseases.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

immunocompromised (IH-myoo-noh-KOM-proh-mized)

Having a weakened immune system caused by certain diseases or treatments.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

lung (lung)

One of a pair of organs in the chest that supplies the body with oxygen, and removes carbon dioxide from the body.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

medicine (MEH-dih-sin)

Refers to the practices and procedures used for the prevention, treatment, or relief of symptoms of a diseases or abnormal conditions. This term may also refer to a legal drug used for the same purpose.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

National Institutes of Health (NA-shuh-nul IN-stih-TOOTS … helth)

A federal agency in the U.S. that conducts biomedical research in its own laboratories; supports the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helps in the training of research investigators; and fosters communication of medical information. Access the National Institutes of Health Web site at . Also called NIH.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

nutrition (noo-TRIH-shun)

The taking in and use of food and other nourishing material by the body. Nutrition is a 3-part process. First, food or drink is consumed. Second, the body breaks down the food or drink into nutrients. Third, the nutrients travel through the bloodstream to different parts of the body where they are used as "fuel" and for many other purposes. To give the body proper nutrition, a person has to eat and drink enough of the foods that contain key nutrients.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

pulmonary (PUL-muh-NAYR-ee)

Having to do with the lungs.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

tobacco (tuh-BA-koh)

A plant with leaves that have high levels of the addictive chemical nicotine. The leaves may be smoked (in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes), applied to the gums (as dipping and chewing tobacco), or inhaled (as snuff). Tobacco leaves also contain many cancer-causing chemicals, and tobacco use and exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke have been linked to many types of cancer and other diseases. The scientific name is .

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)