Central Carolina Pulmonary Care

Pulmonology • Sanford, NC

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About

Central Carolina Pulmonary Care in Sanford, NC provides pulmonary and critical care medicine for patients of all ages. Dr. Saurav Pokharel specializes in lung nodules and lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, COPD, asthma, chronic cough, and unexplained shortness of breath. The practice offers bronchoscopy, lung biopsy, pulmonary function testing, and plans to provide robotic and navigation bronchoscopy services.

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Clinic Type

Pulmonology

Address

1139 Carthage Street, Suite 105, Sanford, NC 27330

Phone

+1-919-921-8980

Email

CentralCarolina.eco@lpnt.net

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.centralcarolinaphysicians.com/pulmonology

Services Offered

pulmonology
critical care medicine
bronchoscopy
lung biopsy
robotic bronchoscopy (planned)
navigation bronchoscopy (planned)
pulmonary function testing (PFT) as Medical Director experience

Technology & Equipment

bronchoscopy
lung biopsy
PFT
robotic bronchoscopy (planned)
navigation bronchoscopy (planned)
lung cancer and COPD management
interstitial lung disease
pulmonary hypertension
asthma
chronic cough

Team

Dr. Saurav Pokharel, Specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine; joined Central Carolina Pulmonary Care in September 2025; former Medical Director of Pulmonary Function Testing at CHI St. Alexius Health; experience includes Frye Regional Medical Center and Heart & Lung Clinic at CHI St. Alexius Health — Pulmonology and Critical Care Physician

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Patient Forms (English)

Patient Form (English)

Patient Forms (Spanish)

Patient Form (Spanish)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Sanford Health Official Website: 4.7 to 4.8 out of 5 (on official Sanford Health provider pages) (Ranges from 70 to 317 ratings per provider (minimum 30 required))
Vitals: 3.3 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Patients praise

High patient ratings for individual providers on the Sanford Health website (typically 4.7-4.8 out of 5)
Recognition for clinical expertise, intelligence, and life-saving care
General patient satisfaction with provider interactions

Common complaints

Difficulties with communication and returning calls
Concerns regarding administrative and billing procedures

"I could not get a return call concerning my questions on the prescribed medication... After 4 calls with no information or returned call, I was forced to switch doctors."

— Vitals review regarding Dr. John Yu

"He's the most intelligent person I have ever met!"

— Vitals review regarding Dr. John Yu

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.