Welcome
NTMTalk is a podcast dedicated to informed discussion on topics related to nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease and bronchiectasis. Hosted by Drs. Wendi Drummond and Colin Swenson, NTMTalk seeks to disseminate accurate and practical information for patients and care providers alike.
Who we are
Colin Swenson, MD
Wendi Drummond, DO
Wendi Drummond, DO
Dr. Swenson is a pulmonologist at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he serves as Director of the Bronchiectasis & NTM Program. He completed his fellowship training at the University of Florida, where he focused on the diagnosis and management of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTM-LD) and bronchiectasis. Dr. Swenson co-directs the adult Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) program and leads the Bronchiectasis Research, Education, Advocacy, and Therapeutics at Emory (BREATHE) program. He has received numerous provider excellence awards and lectures frequently on the topics of bronchiectasis, NTM, and other complex pulmonary infections.
Wendi Drummond, DO
Wendi Drummond, DO
Wendi Drummond, DO
Dr. Drummond is an Infectious Disease Specialist at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR. She has a special interest and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mycobacterial diseases and other complex pulmonary infections. She was recognized in Denver, CO as a Top Doc for three years in Infectious Disease and was also recognized with a STAR award at National Jewish Health which recognizes excellence in patient care.
She has presented her research at national meetings and has co-authored several scientific publications and book chapters about Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM). Dr. Drummond has routinely presented lectures for the Denver TB Course and NTM provider courses at National Jewish Health and has presented at national conferences on tuberculosis and NTM infections.