Dr. Carla R. Lamb, M.D., FCCP

Dr. Carla R. Lamb, M.D., FCCP, is a board-certified pulmonologist and interventional pulmonologist at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts, where she has served on staff since 2002. She is the director of Interventional Pulmonology, co-director and co-founder of the Lahey Clinic Multi-Disciplinary Thoracic Oncology Center, and the fellowship program director for interventional pulmonology. Dr. Lamb specializes in the early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment of thoracic diseases, including lung cancer and pulmonary nodules, using advanced techniques such as robotic bronchoscopy navigation and CT lung screening. Her work spans from preventive care to complex therapeutic interventions, reflecting her commitment to comprehensive patient-centered care. Dr. Lamb completed her medical degree at East Tennessee State University and underwent her internal medicine residency and pulmonary/critical care fellowship at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, where she also served as an attending physician on active duty. She then completed a fellowship in interventional pulmonology at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, becoming one of the first women in the United States to complete a formal interventional pulmonology fellowship. Over her career, she has participated in numerous clinical research projects, focusing on minimally invasive diagnostics, bronchial thermoplasty for asthma, comparative treatments for malignant pleural effusions, and the early detection of lung cancer using biomarker technology in collaboration with institutions such as MIT. She is an expert in simulation education in bronchoscopy and has developed a number of validated assessment tools. A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Lamb serves as President of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP) and is co-founder of Women in Interventional Pulmonology (WiIP). She has held multiple national and international leadership positions, contributing to guideline development, fellowship education, and the advancement of interventional pulmonology. Dr. Lamb is also a dedicated mentor, actively fostering opportunities for women and early-career clinicians in her specialty. Her work has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, textbook chapters, and policy statements, cementing her reputation as an internationally respected educator, researcher, and clinician.

• East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN — Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
• Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA — Internal Medicine Residency
• Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA — Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship
• Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, MA — Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship

• Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine
• Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine
• Board Certified in Interventional Pulmonology
• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)

• Among the earliest women to complete a formal interventional pulmonology fellowship in the United States
• Internationally recognized educator, researcher, and speaker in interventional pulmonology
• Co‑founder of Women in Interventional Pulmonology, supporting gender equity and leadership in the specialty

• President of American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP)
• Co-founder of Women in Interventional Pulmonology (WiIP)
• Interventional Pulmonary Network of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
• Founding Member, Association for Interventional Pulmonary Program Directors (AIPPD)
• Editorial Board and Peer Reviewer: Chest Journal, Journal of Bronchology, Respirology

• Mentorship and leadership development for women entering interventional pulmonology
• Co‑founder and advocate for Women in Interventional Pulmonology

Original research, reviews, textbook chapters, and guideline development for pulmonary procedures and lung cancer management

Co‑author of American Thoracic Society / ACCP policy statements on CT lung screening

Contributor to ACCP guidelines for endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy and bronchoscopy simulation training