The 20 Best Acute Interstitial Pneumonia Doctors Near Me in St. Louis, MO

Find the Top Acute Interstitial Pneumonia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia near St. Louis, MO. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    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 
     (3.7 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.

    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 
     (3.6 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.

    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 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrian Shifren is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shifren is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

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    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 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Atkinson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Atkinson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cystic Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Awake Craniotomy, and Craniectomy.

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

    Slh Bmt Clinic

    3655 Vista Ave., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Stoeckel is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Stoeckel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Stoeckel 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.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    2044 Madison Avenue, Suite 25, 
    Granite City, IL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Shady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Shady is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Keith Ferguson specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He offers expertise in interstitial lung disease, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), post-ARDS care and general pulmonology care. Dr. Ferguson's services include outpatient clinical evaluation, pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound with biopsy, and thoracentesis. His research interests include interstitial lung disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Ferguson is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Outside of work, Dr. Ferguson enjoys golf, traveling and spending time with his dog Rudy. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Dr. Ferguson 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.

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

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Setu Patolia specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He treats patients with lung cancer, asthma, benign and malignant obstruction of airways, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pleural diseases. Dr. Patolia uses the latest advancements for diagnosis and treatment, including endobronchial ultrasound and endoscopic ultrasound. His research interests include endoscopic treatment of lung cancer. Dr. Patolia is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. Dr. Patolia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patolia 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.

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

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. John Mwangi is a pulmonary, critical care specialist who sees patients in and out of the hospital, as well as in the intensive care unit. He leads a dedicated outpatient pulmonary hypertension clinic, offering advanced testing for the disease, along with follow-up treatment after diagnosis. In addition, Dr. Mwangi evaluates pulmonary function of patients prior to kidney and liver transplant surgery. His research interests are focused on issues related to pulmonary hypertension, including the connection to left heart disease, COPD and interstitial lung disease, as well as liver toxicity associated with pulmonary hypertension medications. Dr. Mwangi is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, and PanAfrican Thoracic Society. Dr. Mwangi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mwangi 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.

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

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Edward Charbek treats patients with chronic and acute lung conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, asthma and pulmonary vascular disease. He sees patients in clinic and in the hospital, including critical care patients and patients requiring long-term hospitalization. His research interests include management of COPD, as well as reduction of COPD admissions and readmissions to the hospital. Dr. Charbek is an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society. Dr. Charbek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Charbek 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.

    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 Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Christopher Barrios treats adults with lung disorders, including cystic fibrosis, non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, and severe asthma. He also sees hospitalized patients, including those in the intensive care unit. His research interests include therapies for non-tuberculous mycobacteria in cystic fibrosis patients, cystic fibrosis-asthma overlap syndrome, and clinical trials for cystic fibrosis patients. Dr. Barrios is an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He holds memberships in the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Barrios is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Blastomycosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Barrios 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.

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

    SLUCare Physician Group - Sleep Services

    3545 Lafayette Ave., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joseph Espiritu directs the SLUCare Sleep Disorders Center, where he conducts sleep studies for evaluation and management of sleep disorders using methods such as polysomnograms, home sleep apnea tests, multiple sleep latency tests, and maintenance of wakefulness tests. Beyond sleep medicine, Dr. Espiritu treats patients with obstructive lung diseases, such as COPD and asthma. His research interests include using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, as well as CPAP adherence. Dr. Espiritu is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a fellow with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of the Missouri Sleep Society. Outside of medicine, Dr. Espiritu sings bass with the Old Cathedral Choir at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France. Dr. Espiritu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Espiritu 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.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Yusen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Yusen 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), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Lung Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marin Kollef is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kollef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

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

    Washington University School Of Medicine

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

    Colleen Mcevoy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mcevoy is rated as an Advanced 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 Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Kraft is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kraft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Aguilar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Aguilar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.

    Distinguished in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

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

    Tonya Russell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Russell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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

    Office

    4590 Childrens Pl Ste 3401, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Witt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Witt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

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

    Mary Mcgregor is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mcgregor is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

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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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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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