Follow-up care for incidental lung findings in Grapevine

Sometimes, an imaging exam finds a lung nodule or spot unrelated to the original reason for your test—called an incidental finding. When this happens, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine has the coordinated care you need.

Our Incidental Findings Program specializes in proactive outreach and timely follow-up care for imaging tests that show an area in the lungs that needs a closer look. We’ll contact you and guide you through your next steps so you can get answers and peace of mind. 

doctor checking an elderly patients lungs after incidental lung findings

Services and treatments we offer

Most incidental findings of a lung nodule are benign, and they may not need additional care. But we want you and your primary care doctor to be informed about your health. Our dedicated incidental finding services help you understand when follow-up is needed and reduce delays in additional testing.

  • Answers about incidental lung nodule findings
  • Collaboration with your primary doctor
  • Early detection of nodules requiring care
  • Enhanced communication among your care team
  • Monitoring and follow-up
  • Referrals to specialists
  • Standardized care pathways

If your lung nodule needs additional care, our hospital in Grapevine also offers a specialized Lung Nodule Program. Through this program, our lung nodule coordinator will connect you to a team of specialists and schedule follow-up tests. 

Contact the Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine Incidental Findings Program

The Incidental Findings Program at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine is ready to guide your next steps. Our team will reach out to you for incidental lung nodule findings on unrelated imaging tests. If you have any questions, we’re here to help.

Address:
1650 W College St
Grapevine, TX 76051

Phone number:
817.424.4575