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, where she has been a member of the medical staff since 2002. She serves as Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Co-Director and Co-Founder of the Multi-Disciplinary Thoracic Oncology Center, and Fellowship Program Director for Interventional Pulmonology. Her clinical expertise focuses on the early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment of thoracic diseases, including lung cancer and pulmonary nodules, utilizing advanced technologies such as robotic bronchoscopy and CT lung screening.

Dr. Lamb earned her medical degree from East Tennessee State University. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary/critical care fellowship at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, where she also served as an attending physician on active duty. She later pursued advanced subspecialty training in interventional pulmonology at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, becoming one of the first women in the United States to complete a formal fellowship in this emerging field.

Throughout her career, Dr. Lamb has been actively involved in clinical research focused on minimally invasive diagnostic techniques, bronchial thermoplasty for asthma, malignant pleural effusions, and the early detection of lung cancer through biomarker development in collaboration with institutions such as MIT. She has also contributed significantly to the advancement of simulation-based education in bronchoscopy, developing validated training and assessment tools used in procedural education.

Dr. Lamb is a recognized leader in interventional pulmonology and currently serves as President of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP). She is also a co-founder of Women in Interventional Pulmonology (WiIP), where she advocates for increased representation and leadership opportunities for women in the specialty. In addition, she has held multiple national and international leadership roles, contributing to clinical guidelines, fellowship training standards, and educational initiatives.

In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, Dr. Lamb is a dedicated educator and mentor who actively supports the development of early-career physicians and trainees. Her extensive body of work includes peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and national policy statements, reflecting her longstanding commitment to advancing the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine. Through her clinical practice, research, and advocacy, she continues to shape the future of interventional pulmonology on a global scale.

• 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