The 20 Best Pneumonia Doctors Near Me in Douglasville, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1773 doctor with experience in Pneumonia near Douglasville, GA. Of these, 1428 are Experienced, 302 are Advanced and 40 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead

    275 Collier Road NW, Suite 300, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Hajari Case, M.D., FCCP, received her undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College and earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hajari Case was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. She holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society and a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Hajari Case specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with interstitial lung diseases. She leads a monthly support group for patients with pulmonary fibrosis in Austell, and she is on the steering committee for the ACCP Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease NetWork. She is the Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and Research department at Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung. Dr. Hajari Case enjoys bringing her patients the opportunity to receive new medications and cutting edge treatments. She is also interested in medical education and leads a bi-monthly pulmonary and critical care journal club meeting. In her spare time, Dr. Hajari Case enjoys traveling, listening to live music, and musical theatre. Dr. Hajari Case welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Case is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Case is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Case is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Augusta Broad Street

    1301 Broad St., 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A Brannen is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brannen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brannen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead

    275 Collier Road NW, Suite 300, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    C. Bryce Hartley II M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. He completed his internal medicine residency at Tulane University Medical Center. His pulmonary residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowships were completed at Georgetown University. He received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hartley was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board certified in pulmonary medicine. Dr. Hartley has special interest in pleural disease, cough syndromes and airway disorders including asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and bronchiolitis. Dr. Hartley welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hartley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Hartley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Hartley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Sleep Medicine

    Respiratory Consultants Of Georgia

    21 Pointe North Drive, 
    Cartersville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Rhodes is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cartersville, Georgia. Dr. Rhodes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Rhodes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine. Dr. Rhodes is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Marietta

    660 Cherokee St, Suite 200, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Simon, M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. He completed his residency and internship in internal medicine at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he was chief medical resident. He completed his fellowship in pulmonology and critical care medicine at Yale University.Dr. Simon received his undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology from Tulane University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Simon was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine.Dr. Simon specializes in emphysema, lung cancer, pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory exercise physiology and rehabilitation.In his spare time, Dr. Simon enjoys biking and exercising.Dr. Simon welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Simon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia. Dr. Simon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Augusta Broad Street

    1301 Broad St., 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Varsha Kulkarni, M.D. completed her medical degree & residency at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India. She then completed her fellowship training at University of Florida. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr. Kulkarni was a founding partner of Augusta Lung Associates. Her special interests include interventional pulmonology (advanced diagnostics), lung cancer, & critical care medicine. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Kulkarni is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease

    Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

    7444 Hannover Parkway South, Suite 210, 
    Stockbridge, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melina Diaz is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Diaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Diaz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Austell

    3820 Medical Park Drive, 
    Austell, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sriram I. Paramesh, M.D., earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, N.Y. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Paramesh was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Paramesh has been practicing medicine since 1999. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Paramesh specializes in pulmonary rehabilitation and sarcoidosis.In his spare time, Dr. Paramesh enjoys playing tennis, traveling, fine dining and reading.Dr. Paramesh welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Paramesh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Paramesh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Paramesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Athens Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Bldg 200, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Milos Tucakovic is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Tucakovic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tucakovic is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine. Dr. Tucakovic is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil

    Srihari Veeraraghavan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Veeraraghavan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Veeraraghavan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1999.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Marietta

    660 Cherokee St, Suite 200, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brion J. Lock, M.D., graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Mich. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lock was chosen to serve as chief resident for one year after completion of his internal medicine residency in 2002. He stayed at UAB to complete his pulmonary and critical care fellowship and served as chief fellow during his final year of training.Dr. Lock is described as hard working and passionate about the practice of medicine. His colleagues consider him to be very energetic and industrious with regard to patient care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lock was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates for 7 years. Dr. Lock is board certified in critical care and pulmonary disease, and specializes in cough and airways diseases including asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis.In his spare time, Dr. Lock enjoys sports, cooking, and traveling with his family.Dr. Lock welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Lock is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Lock is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Newnan

    2301 Newnan Crossing Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Newnan, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shankar Kandaswamy, MD, FCCP, earned his medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College at Bharathidasan University in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio. Following his residency, Dr. Kandaswamy completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Dr. Kandaswamy is board certified in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine and critical care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kandaswamy was in practice at the PAPP Clinic. His special interests include critical care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, asthma and allergies. Dr. Kandawamy is a member of the America College of Chest Physicians, the Southern Medical Association and the American Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. Kandaswamy enjoys playing tennis, traveling and sports. Dr. Kandaswamy is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kandaswamy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bullae, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kandaswamy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Kandaswamy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Gwinnett Pulmonary And Sleep

    3855 Pleasant Hill Rd., Suite 180, 
    Duluth, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Weinberg is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Weinberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Austell

    3820 Medical Park Drive, 
    Austell, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven E. Harris, M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La. He completed his residency at George Washington University. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Harris was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine for 24 years. He is the Director of the Asthma and Allergy program at Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung and holds board certifications in pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Harris also specializes in Allergy and Asthma for pulmonary patients. In his spare time, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf. Dr. Harris welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Harris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Respiratory Consultants Of Georgia

    21 Pointe North Drive, 
    Cartersville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzette Chin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cartersville, Georgia. Dr. Chin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Chin is board certified in American Board Of Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Southeast Lung & Critical Care Specialists

    225 Candler Dr Ste 301, 
    Savannah, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mullins is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Mullins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Lung Nodules, Bullae, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Floyd Outpatient Rehabilittion Ctr

    1825 Martha Berry Blvd NW, 
    Rome, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kunal Patel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Carrick is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Carrick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    MPPG Inc.

    4700 Waters Ave Ste 507, 
    Savannah, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Aksenov is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Aksenov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Floyd Outpatient Rehabilittion Ctr

    1825 Martha Berry Blvd NW, 
    Rome, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darshak Pandya is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Pandya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pneumonia?

    Pneumonia is inflamed or swollen lung tissue due to infection with a germ.

    This article covers community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This type of pneumonia is found in people who have not recently been in the hospital or another health care facility such as a nursing home or rehab facility. Pneumonia that affects people in or recently released from a health care facility, such as hospitals, is called hospital-acquired pneumonia (or health care-associated pneumonia).

    When should I see a Pneumonia doctor near Douglasville, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pneumonia doctor near Douglasville, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Pneumonia doctors near Douglasville, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pneumonia doctors near Douglasville, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pneumonia doctor near Douglasville, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pneumonia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pneumonia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pneumonia doctor near Douglasville, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pneumonia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pneumonia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pneumonia doctors near Douglasville, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pneumonia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pneumonia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pneumonia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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