The 20 Best Acute Interstitial Pneumonia Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia near Houston, TX. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Pulmonary

    7200 Cambridge St, 8th Floor, Ste 8A-2, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ivan Rosas, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ivan Rosas specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM - Faculty Group Practice. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rosas is rated as an Elite 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Rosas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Pulmonary

    7200 Cambridge St, 8th Floor, Ste 8A-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Puneet S. Garcha, MD, FCCP, specializes in the clinical evaluation & management of patients with end-stage lung diseases & lung transplantation. Dr. Garcha is the Medical Director of Lung Transplantation at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He earned his medical degree at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India, completed internal medicine training at Drexel University College of Medicine and pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic. He was the Assistant Director of Lung Transplantation and Advanced Lung Diseases at Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas where he was instrumental in establishing programmatic multidisciplinary care of end-stage interstitial lung disease patients. He anticipates completing a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in May 2021. His research is focused on identification of therapeutic pathways for chronic lung allograft dysfunction and systematic optimization of post-transplant survival. Dr. Garcha is committed to transplant program development, innovative healthcare delivery, equitable organ distribution and the education of physicians-in-training in transplant medicine. Dr. Garcha 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, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Garcha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor Medicine Cystic Fibrosis

    7200 Cambridge St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chao He is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. He is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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

    Wellspring Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery PA

    6400 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bindu Akkanti is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Akkanti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Lung Transplant, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodeo Abrencillo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Abrencillo is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

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

    UT Physicians Internal Medicine - Texas Medical Center

    6410 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bela Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

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

    Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Pulmonology

    6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jihad Youssef is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

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

    Greater Heights & Memorial Pulmonary And Sleep Associates

    1631 North Loop W Ste 600, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harmohinder Kochar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kochar 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Pirtle is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pirtle 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 Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Bullae.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6620 Main St, Ste 11B.09, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gloria Li, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Gloria Li specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at Baylor College of Medicine. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Chi St Luke's Health-Baylor St Luke's Medical Center

    6720 Bertner Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Parulekar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Parulekar is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Asthma, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
    Transplant Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - St. Luke's Medical Center - Lung Transplant Team

    6720 Bertner Ave, Suite C355S, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Segraves, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Justin Segraves specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM - St. Luke's Medical Center - Lung Transplant Team. To make an appointment, please call (832) 355-2285. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Segraves 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 Cerebral Hypoxia, Arteriovenous Malformation, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Segraves is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Houston Methodist Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Specialists

    6445 Main St Fl 22, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Sahay is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sahay is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Embolectomy.

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

    Houston Methodist Lung Center

    6445 Main St Fl 22, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zeenat Safdar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Safdar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

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

    Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Transplant Pulmonology

    6445 Main St Fl 26, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Huang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Huang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, COVID-19, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Pulmonary Critical Care And Sleep Medicine Consultants

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1632, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Connelly is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Connelly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Pulmonary

    7200 Cambridge St, 6th Floor, Ste 6A, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prasad Manian, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Prasad Manian specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM Medicine - Pulmonary. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Manian 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 Bronchiectasis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Manian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Pulmonary

    7200 Cambridge St, 6th Floor, Ste 6A, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dipaben Modi, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Dipaben Modi specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM Medicine - Pulmonary. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Modi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Long Haul COVID, and Stridor. Dr. Modi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine - McNair Campus - Pulmonology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8A-2, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Barto's professional interests include transition medicine and clinical research trials. Dr. Barto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Newborn Jaundice. Dr. Barto is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor Medicine Cystic Fibrosis

    7200 Cambridge St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicola Hanania is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hanania is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Emphysema.

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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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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