Northern Virginia Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates (NVPCCA) Joins Inova

Fairfax, VA — Inova Health System is pleased to announce that Northern Virginia Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates (NVPCCA) will be joining Inova to form “Inova Pulmonology,” effective June 6, 2023. The addition of this team will establish a system-wide pulmonary division with established locations in Falls Church and Annandale and future plans for expansion in Northern Virginia, including the Mount Vernon area. NVPCCA’s team of nine board-certified physicians and one physician assistant have served the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC area for more than 30 years.

Inova Pulmonology diagnoses and manages a variety of pulmonary diseases, including asthma, bronchiectasis, chronic cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung diseases, pleural effusion, pulmonary infections, pulmonary nodules and sleep disorders. The team provides onsite diagnostic evaluation, inpatient coverage and longitudinal follow-up care.

“Our pulmonologists understand the complex nature of lung diseases and the deep impact these conditions can have on a person’s ability to live a fulfilling life,” said Zobair Younossi, MD, President, Inova Medicine Service Line. “We are thrilled to welcome NVPCCA’s team of talented experts whose extensive experience and knowledge will help advance pulmonary medical diagnostics and therapeutics to provide our patients with high quality medical care.”

“Our team is thrilled and filled with anticipation as we embark on the journey of joining Inova Health System”, said Rabih S. Halabi, MD, former President, NVPCCA, and current system-wide Section Chief, Inova Pulmonology. “This partnership marks an incredible milestone in our journey to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients.  This integration empowers us to further elevate our standard of care, enhance patient outcomes, and expand our reach in delivering comprehensive pulmonary services to the community. The collaboration will also foster collaborative research opportunities, allowing us to contribute to advancements in pulmonary medicine. With shared values and a commitment to patient-centered care, we are confident that this integration will strengthen our ability to make a lasting impact on the respiratory health of our community. We also look forward to collaborating with Inova’s Advanced Lung Disease team, Interventional Pulmonology team, Thoracic Oncology and Thoracic Surgery teams in creating a comprehensive Lung Services program.”

Media Contact: Tracy Connell, tracy.connell@inova.org

About Inova

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 20,000 team members care for patients through more than 2 million visits annually across an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services, and destination institutes.

Inova’s five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,936 licensed beds. More information about Inova can be found at inova.org.