Ion™ Robotic Bronchoscopy
Robotic-assisted peripheral lung biopsy with sub-millimeter precision and CT-to-body navigation.
South Florida Pulmonology & Critical Care
Advanced thoracic care with robotic precision.
Dr. Stephen Milan combines decades of ICU expertise with the Ion™ endoluminal system from Intuitive Surgical — delivering accurate diagnoses and minimally invasive thoracic procedures across South Florida.
Affiliated with Intuitive Surgical
Ion™ & da Vinci® certified physician
Stephen Milan, MD
Pulmonology · Critical Care · Interventional
Accepting Patients
Ion™ Bronchoscopy
Peripheral nodule access
ICU Director
Critical Care Medicine
Board Certified · Pulmonary Disease
Board Certified · Critical Care
FCCP Fellow
Ion™ Endoluminal System
da Vinci® Surgical Platform
AABIP Member
Board Certified · Pulmonary Disease
Board Certified · Critical Care
FCCP Fellow
Ion™ Endoluminal System
da Vinci® Surgical Platform
AABIP Member
The Ion Advantage
Robotic bronchoscopy for the hardest-to-reach nodules.
The Ion™ endoluminal system enables ultra-thin, fully articulating navigation through small, peripheral airways — the regions where lung cancer often originates. Earlier diagnosis. Fewer complications. Faster recovery.
Minimally Invasive
Smaller access, less discomfort, and faster recovery than traditional surgical biopsy.
Higher Diagnostic Yield
180° articulation reaches lesions deep in the pulmonary periphery.
Same-Day Procedure
Most patients return home the same day after outpatient sedation.
Precision Imaging
Integrated CT-to-body registration for real-time navigation.
Ion™ · Intuitive Surgical
Conditions Treated
Specialized care for complex pulmonary disease.
Evidence-based protocols tailored to each patient — from screening through advanced intervention.
01
Pulmonary Nodules
Risk stratification and robotic biopsy of suspicious lung lesions.
02
Lung Cancer Screening
Low-dose CT programs and longitudinal nodule tracking for high-risk patients.
03
COPD & Asthma
Chronic airway management with personalized treatment plans.
04
Pleural Disease
Therapeutic thoracentesis and tunneled pleural catheter placement.
05
Pulmonary Hypertension
Comprehensive evaluation, hemodynamic studies, and advanced therapies.
06
Interstitial Lung Disease
Multidisciplinary diagnosis and longitudinal disease management.
07
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Diagnostic studies and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
08
Sarcoidosis
Mediastinal sampling via EBUS and targeted immunomodulatory care.
Procedures
The full spectrum of interventional pulmonology.
Performed in accredited South Florida surgical centers with full anesthesia support and same-day discharge for most patients.
EBUS-TBNA
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided sampling of mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes for accurate lung-cancer staging.
Navigational Bronchoscopy
GPS-like virtual airway navigation to access lesions previously requiring open biopsy.
Thoracentesis
Image-guided drainage of pleural effusions for diagnostic clarity and symptomatic relief.
Indwelling Pleural Catheter
Tunneled catheter placement for recurrent malignant or chronic pleural effusions.
Bronchial Thermoplasty
Targeted therapy for severe asthma not controlled with maximal medical management.
24/7
ICU coverage
Multi
Hospital system
Rapid
Consultation
Critical Care Medicine
Calm expertise when every minute matters.
Dr. Milan serves as an intensivist in South Florida ICUs, directing care for patients with respiratory failure, septic shock, and complex multi-organ dysfunction. Families gain a single, steady point of contact in the most critical moments.
Mechanical ventilation & weaning strategies
Sepsis & septic shock resuscitation
Acute respiratory failure & ARDS
Post-procedural critical care
15+
Years of pulmonary practice
1,200+
Bronchoscopies performed
98%
Patient satisfaction
3
South Florida ICUs served
What patients say
Care delivered with clarity and calm.
Dr. Milan caught a small nodule on a follow-up scan that everyone else had missed. The Ion procedure was nothing — I was home by lunchtime.
Compassionate and brilliant. When my father was on the ventilator, Dr. Milan called every single day. He gave our family clarity in the worst week of our lives.
I have never felt more respected as a patient. He explained every option, never rushed, and the biopsy result was definitive.
Patient FAQ
Questions, answered honestly.
Robotic bronchoscopy — performed with the Ion™ system — uses an ultra-thin, fully articulating catheter to reach small lung nodules with extraordinary precision. It is most often recommended for patients with peripheral pulmonary nodules that are difficult or impossible to biopsy with traditional bronchoscopy.
Yes. Dr. Milan accepts most major South Florida insurance plans and welcomes physician referrals. Our office handles pre-authorization for diagnostic and surgical procedures on your behalf.
Most new patients are scheduled within one to two weeks. Urgent referrals — particularly suspected lung cancer or ICU-related consults — are accommodated same-day or next-day whenever possible.
Outpatient procedures are performed at accredited South Florida surgical centers with full anesthesia support. Inpatient and ICU care is delivered at affiliated hospital systems.
Most patients return home the same day. Mild throat discomfort is common for 24 hours. Final pathology results are typically available within 3–5 business days and reviewed with you in person.
Request an appointment
Speak with Dr. Milan about your pulmonary health.
New patients are typically seen within one to two weeks. Urgent referrals accommodated same- or next-day.
Office
1230 Medical Plaza Way, Suite 405
Miami, FL 33101
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8a–5p
ICU
24/7 coverage