The 20 Best Acute Interstitial Pneumonia Doctors Near Me in Bridgeton, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia near Bridgeton, MO. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 500, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikhat Salamat, MD, is board certified in pulmonary disease, sleep medicine and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from King Edward Medical College, and served her internship at Roger Williams General Hospital. Dr. Salamat went on to complete her residency at St. Joseph Hospital - Chicago and fellowship training at Texas A&M College of Medicine. Dr. Salamat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Salamat is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Distinguished in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    1 Cityplace Drive, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kareem Ahmad is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ahmad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in American Board Of IM/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of IM/Pulmonary Disease , American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Arizona Board Of Medical Examiners , California Medical Board , Colorado Board Of Medical Examiners , Connecticut Department Of Public Health , Drug Enforcement Administration , Georgia Composite State Board Of Medical Examiners , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Illinois Department Of Public Health , Indiana Health Professions Bureau , Kansas State Board Of Medical Examiners , Kentucky Board Of Medical Licensure , Maine Board Of Licensure In Medicine , Massachusetts Board Of Registration In Medicine , Missouri Board Of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri Division Of Professional Registration , New Jersey State Medical Board , New York State Board Of Medicine - MD, DO , North Carolina Board Of Medical Examiners , Ohio State Medical Board , Pennsylvania State Board Of Medicine , Rhode Island Department Of Health , South Carolina State Board Of Medical Examiners , Tennessee Board Of Medical Examiners , Texas State Board Of Medical Examiners , Virginia Department Of Health Professions , West Virginia Board Of Medicine , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    12303 DePaul Drive, Critical Care Department, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Avellone is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Avellone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Avellone is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    711 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Suite 300, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kurt Piening is an internal medicine specialist who provides comprehensive primary care services for patients ages 18 and older. In addition to a focus on general health, his areas of expertise include obesity, coronary artery disease, chronic high blood pressure, diabetes, respiratory infections, back pain, and muscle pain. Inspired by his Jesuit education, Dr. Piening strives to be a 'Man for Others,' and practicing medicine allows him to do just that. He enjoys the diagnostic challenges that come with being a primary care provider, while being able to care for multiple generations of families. His patients appreciate how knowledgeable, thoughtful, patient, and thorough he is. Dr. Piening is a member of the American Medical Society; American College of Physicians; and the American College of Internal Medicine. Fun fact: Medicine is a family affair for Dr. Piening - his five sons are either licensed physicians or training to become physicians. Dr. Piening is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Childhood Pancreatitis, Coronary Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Piening is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Distinguished in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Murali Chakinala is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chakinala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 500, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Uppal is board certified in pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. She obtained her internal medicine training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She completed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Uppal has over 10 years of experience in treating pulmonary diseases. Her services include, but are not limited to: asthma, lung cancer, COPD, sleep disorders, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Uppal is on staff at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Uppal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Medical Group

    12255 De Paul Dr Ste 500, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Summa is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Summa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    12303 DePaul Drive, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shiraz Daud is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Daud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial 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), Emphysema, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Daud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    330 First Capitol Drive, Suite 470, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Siler is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Charles, Missouri. Dr. Siler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Neurosarcoidosis. Dr. Siler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    400 First Capitol Drive, Suite 100, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Ahmareen Khan is board certified in internal medicine and fellowship trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Khan sees patients ages 18 years and older and treats a wide range of pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to: asthma, bronchitis, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, pleural diseases, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease and lung cancer. She has special medical interest in pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis and sleep medicine. Dr. Khan earned her medical degree from Sindh Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, and completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center. She has been serving patients in the St. Charles community since 1998. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    400 First Capitol Drive, Suite 100, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dr. Ehsan is board certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine. His specialty includes consultations, diagnosis and therapies for patients with illnesses that affect lungs and breathing. Dr. Ehsan graduated with degrees in medicine and surgery from Khyber Medical College, University of Peshawar, Pakistan in 2002. He worked in Pakistan and then in England until 2007, when he joined the internal medicine residency program at the University of Connecticut, Farmington. Dr. Ehsan then completed a fellowship program in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Connecticut. ""Pulmonology has always allured me because of the unique correspondence between anatomy, physiology, diagnosis and management. Treating patients with pulmonary diseases can be challenging, involving logical thought processes and making critical decisions. I consider patient education as the most important factor in managing different diseases, especially asthma and COPD. Education not only allows patients to understand their disease, but also makes management of complex diseases much easier."" - Dr. Mohsin Ehsan". Dr. Ehsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Pleurisy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Ehsan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary Care Of Eastern Missouri

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 483A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subramanian Paranjothi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Paranjothi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Pulmonology-St. Louis LLC

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 228A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Matuschak is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Matuschak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Pulmonology-St. Louis LLC

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 228A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dayton Dmello is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dmello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    11133 Dunn Road, Suite 2335, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Zweig is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zweig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zweig is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    11133 Dunn Road, Suite 2335, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Zuick is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zuick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Zuick is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    11133 Dunn Road, Suite 2335, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Brook is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Brook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Brook is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    11133 Dunn Road, Suite 2335, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Stahlheber is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Stahlheber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Stahlheber is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3009 N Ballas Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Sarikonda is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sarikonda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramsey Hachem is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hachem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Bronchitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia?

    Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP) is a rare and serious condition that affects the lungs. The signs and symptoms generally develop and progress rapidly. In the early stages of the condition, affected people may experience upper respiratory and/or viral-like symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and fever. This is followed by the rapid onset of respiratory failure and the need for mechanical ventilation in the majority of cases. The underlying cause of AIP is unknown. Most cases occur sporadically in people with no family history of the condition.

    When should I see an Acute Interstitial Pneumonia doctor near Bridgeton, MO?

    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 an Acute Interstitial Pneumonia doctor near Bridgeton, MO?

    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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia doctors near Bridgeton, MO?

    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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia doctors near Bridgeton, MO?

    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 an Acute Interstitial Pneumonia doctor near Bridgeton, MO?

    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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Interstitial 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 an Acute Interstitial Pneumonia doctor near Bridgeton, MO?

    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 Acute Interstitial 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 Acute Interstitial 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia doctors near Bridgeton, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Interstitial 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 an Acute Interstitial Pneumonia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Interstitial 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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