Bradley Icard, D.O., serves patients at FirstHealth Pulmonology with Pinehurst Medical Clinic. Dr. Icard is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. He is also the medical director of FirstHealth's Lung Screening Program.
Dr. Icard brings extensive experience in lung cancer screening and advanced bronchoscopy, with a strong commitment to improving early detection and patient outcomes. Dr. Icard completed his medical education at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Va., followed by his internship, residency and fellowship at Carilion Clinic–Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, Va. With a passion for lung cancer screening and early diagnosis, Dr. Icard has been instrumental in expanding screening programs and increasing access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools.
Before joining Pinehurst Medial Clinic under a patient services agreement with FirstHealth Pulmonology, he helped develop and expand a lung screening and advanced bronchoscopy program at Cone Health in Greensboro, N.C., significantly increasing patient access to life-saving early detection. His leadership and expertise have been recognized nationally through his roles as a board member of the Lung Cancer Initiative and Advocacy Chair for the Society for Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Dr. Icard will work alongside team members to further develop a centralized lung screening program and enhance the management of incidental pulmonary nodules. His vision includes streamlining patient care through the Chest Center of the Carolinas, improving patient experiences and reducing time to treatment. He also plans to expand outreach efforts through the Lung Bus, bringing screening services directly to surrounding counties.
FirstHealth Podcast: A Simple Test Can Save a Life
Pulmonologist Bradley Icard, D.O., medical director of FirstHealth's Lung Screening Program, discusses how FirstHealth is providing more access to key scans that can catch lung cancer early.
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