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

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The 20 Best Acute Interstitial Pneumonia Doctors near Lees Summit, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia near Lees Summit, MO. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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36 providers found
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ascentist Management

    290 Ne Tudor Rd, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quintin Cokingtin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Cokingtin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

    2100 SE Blue Pkwy, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfred Caruso is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Caruso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Raintree Medical And Chiropractic Center LLC

    931 SW Lemans Ln, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Strom is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Strom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Bronchiectasis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    290 Ne Tudor Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Ferguson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    290 Ne Tudor Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Korean, Scottish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Amelia Fitzpatrick is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Fitzpatrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Kansas City Pulmonology Practice LLC

    2000 Se Blue Pkwy, Suite 210, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nichole Van Duyne is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Van Duyne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Van Duyne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Clinical Cardiovascular Associates PA

    206 NW Mock Ave Ste 200, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adeel Pervez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Pervez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Drowsiness.

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

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Munaf Siyamwala is an Internal Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Siyamwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ascentist Management

    4801 College Boulevard, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sidney Devins is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Devins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Luke's East Hospital

    20 NE Saint Lukes Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Sue Bequette is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Sue Bequette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4911 S Arrowhead Dr, Suite 201, 
    Independence, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Migliazzo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Migliazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Migliazzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    St Marys Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd Ste 206, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meng Zhao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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

    P And C Consultant Services

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neeta Gaur is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gaur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naima Farah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Farah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alfonso Martinez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Ascentist Management

    4550 W 109th St Ste 200, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Erickson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    St Joseph Internal Medicine

    1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 300, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Smith is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Bronchiectasis.

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

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4321 Washington St, Suite 6000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Lem is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, and Diffuse Panbronchiolitis. Dr. Lem is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4321 Washington St, Suite 6000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Yagan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Yagan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Yagan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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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