The 20 Best Pneumonia Doctors Near Me in Bloomsburg, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Pneumonia near Bloomsburg, PA. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Geisinger Medical Center - Pulmonary Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Mehta is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include pulmonary medicine, interstitial and occupational lung disease, lung diseases from rheumatologic disorders and sarcoidosis. Dr. Mehta earned his medical degree from K.J. Somaiya Medical College in India. He then moved to the United States, where he completed his residency and fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Maimonides Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine, neurocritical care medicine and pulmonary medicine. Dr. Mehta serves as codirector of Critical Care Medicine. He speaks English and Hindi. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Endoscopy. Dr. Mehta is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Critical Care Medicine, Neurocritical Care Medicine And Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Geisinger Buckhorn - Community Medicine 65 Forward

    240 Mall Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meng-chao Lee is a Family Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Geisinger Medical Center - Pulmonary Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Penupolu is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical and research interests include exercise physiology, pulmonary rehabilitation and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Penupolu earned his medical degree from Kurnool Medical College in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Jersey City Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in critical care medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center, and his fellowship in pulmonary disease at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Scottsdale. Dr. Penupolu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. He speaks English, Hindi and Telugu. Dr. Penupolu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Penupolu is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Critical Care Medicine And Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Penupolu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Geisinger Medical Center - Pulmonary Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Devine is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include the management of severe asthma and medical education, as well as overseeing pulmonary-critical care fellowship training. Dr. Devine attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the same institute. Dr. Devine is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. Dr. Devine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Dr. Devine is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Critical Care Medicine And Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Devine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Buckhorn - Community Medicine 65 Forward

    240 Mall Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Video: more from Dr. Margaret Moore, D.O. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Geisinger Medical Center - Pulmonary Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Simonelli, MD, PhD, is chair of the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine for the Geisinger Medicine Institute. He is also the systemwide director of Geisinger’s Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine and the director of Population Health.|Dr. Simonelli received his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and his doctorate in biochemistry from the City University of New York. He completed his residency at New York–Presbyterian Hospital and a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease at Columbia University. He is board certified in pulmonary disease. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Physician Executives and the American Thoracic Society.Dr. Simonelli came to Geisinger in 2008 after serving on the faculty of Columbia University in clinical, research and administrative roles. He has helped oversee the significant expansion of pulmonary and sleep services for Geisinger and helped found Geisinger’s pulmonary–critical care fellowship in 2013. Dr. Simonelli has been active in clinical research and has been the site principle investigator for several funded pulmonary medicine studies. He has special areas of interest in advanced lung disease, interstitial lung disease and chronic airways disease including asthma and COPD. He has been active nationally in the COPD Foundation, recently serving as chair of its Clinical Advisory Committee. Dr. Simonelli chairs the section on Advanced Lung Disease within the Pulmonary Department, and he has a lead role in systemwide protocol development and population management of asthma and COPD. He has also taken a leadership role in Geisinger’s Care Redesign Initiative.|In his free time, Dr. Simonelli enjoys gardening, hiking and reading. He also loves to travel.|“The goal of our population health initiatives in lung disease is to deliver the highest level of best practice care on a consistent basis to as many of our patients as possible.”|Video: more from Dr. Paul Simonelli, M.D., PhD. Dr. Simonelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Simonelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Geisinger Medical Center - Pulmonary Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Islam is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include respiratory physiology, airways disease and pulmonary tuberculosis. Dr. Islam obtained his medical degree from Rajshahi Medical College. He completed his residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at East Carolina University, Vidant Medical Center. Dr. Islam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Islam is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Critical Care Medicine And Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Islam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Geisinger Medical Center - Pulmonary Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Evans is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include airways and pleural disease and the management of lung nodules. His research interests include pulmonary nodules, COPD, asthma and venous thromboembolic disease. Dr. Evans obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and his fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Evans is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Evans is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Geisinger Medical Center - Pulmonary Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Walsh is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, interventional bronchoscopy and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Walsh attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his osteopathic degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, where he also completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Walsh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Silicosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Walsh is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Geisinger Medical Center - Sleep Disorders

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shoff is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. She subspecializes in cystic fibrosis. Her clinical interests include cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension and medical leadership. Dr. Shoff attended Rowan University, where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency and her fellowship in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Dr. Shoff is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine. Dr. Shoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Cystic Fibrosis, Newborn Jaundice, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Shoff is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care And Sleep Medicine. Dr. Shoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease

    Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Martin is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. His clinical interests include immunocompromised hosts, transplantation and infections related to mechanical circulatory support. His research interests include antimicrobial stewardship, population health and optimization of inpatient care. Dr. Martin earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee. He completed his residency at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Martin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious diseases. He is Geisinger's director of the Division of Infectious Diseases.|In his free time, Dr. Martin enjoys reading, playing guitar and collecting “Star Wars” memorabilia. This native of St. Louis, Mo., loves chocolate and shares his home with a border terrier named Ben Kenobi. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Infective Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Martin is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Infectious Diseases. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Medical Center - Pulmonary Medicine

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Stankiewicz is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stankiewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Stankiewicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease

    Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula McKenzie, MD, is an internal medicine physician specializing in infectious disease. She provides treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV and AIDS. She also offers anal pap testing and PrEP services. She has a clinical interest in stopping the spread of HIV.|Dr. McKenzie earned her medical degree from Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila in Bucharest, Romania. She completed her residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn and an infectious diseases fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock.|Dr. McKenzie’s desire to help people and make a difference in their lives led her to become a doctor. “Making a connection with patients and helping them improve their health is what makes me most proud,” she says.|A native of Guyana, Dr. McKenzie moved to the United States after medical school. “I worked in Lewistown after I completed my fellowship and loved central Pennsylvania,” she says.|In her spare time, she enjoys reading and swimming. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Mckenzie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Geisinger Medical Center - Sleep Disorders

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Sindhi
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tejwani is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Her clinical interests include general pulmonary consultation, dyspnea evaluation and airways disease. Dr. Tejwani attended Osmania Medical College in India, where she earned her medical degree. She then moved to the United States, where she completed her residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. She completed her fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Tejwani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. She speaks English, Hindi and Sindhi. Dr. Tejwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Tejwani is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Critical Care Medicine And Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    GMC Hospitalist Program

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kisvarday is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. Her clinical interests include resident teaching. Dr. Kisvarday obtained her medical degree from Louisiana State University. She then completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center and a residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kisvarday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cerebral Palsy, and Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia. Dr. Kisvarday is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine And The American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Infectious Disease

    Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kwon is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. His clinical interests include all aspects of infectious diseases. His research interests include C. difficile infection, use of appropriate PCR testing and preventive measures, and prevention of hospital-acquired infection. Dr. Kwon obtained his medical degree from George Washington University. He completed his residency, followed by a fellowship in infectious diseases, at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens. Dr. Kwon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious diseases. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Sepsis. Dr. Kwon is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Infectious Diseases. Dr. Kwon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Geisinger Berwick - Community Medicine

    2200 West Front Street, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lewis is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. His clinical interests include immunology, infectious diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lewis obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Lewis is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine And The American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

    549 Fair St, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Haskell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haskell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Tension Headache, Tracheitis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Medical Clinic Buckhorn

    240 Mall Blvd, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Hottenstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hottenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lung Cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Kurowski MD Spine And Pain MGMT. LLC

    6850 Lows Rd Ste 325, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chris O'neil is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'neil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Bloomsburg, PA?

    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 Bloomsburg, PA?

    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 Bloomsburg, PA?

    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 Bloomsburg, PA?

    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 Bloomsburg, PA?

    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 Bloomsburg, PA?

    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 Bloomsburg, PA?

    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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