Overview
Dr. Walker is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, followed by a clinical fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Walker is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.Dr. Walker specializes in airway disease, especially bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. He is passionate about improving the quality of life in patients with these diseases.In his spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys cooking, traveling, and trying in vain to stay in shape.Dr. Walker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Liver Failure, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
275 Collier Road NW, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30309
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Russell French is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Acworth, Georgia. Dr. French is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. French is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead
James W. Chang, DO, FCCP, received his undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus. He completed his internal medicine residency at Michigan State University and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chang is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Chang has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Chang specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He has special interests in asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, lung nodules and lung cancer. He performs advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy. He provides intensive care unit coverage and pulmonary consultations at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and sports.Dr. Chang welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.Please note that Dr. Chang does not specialize in sleep medicine. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.
Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead
Coy Lassiter, M.D., graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer School of Medicine in Macon, Ga. He completed his residency in internal medicine, as well as his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He served as chief resident of internal medicine at Emory University Hospital from 2003 to 2004.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lassiter was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates and has been practicing medicine for 13 years. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine and has training in advanced bronchoscopy. He prides himself on being a well-rounded physician and maintains special interests in interventional bronchoscopy, lung cancer and pulmonary thromboembolism.Dr. Lassiter is considered to be warm and friendly and his fellow physicians describe him as having a great vision and leadership for the practice of medicine. His patients consider him compassionate to their needs and devoted to excellence in medical practice.Dr. Lassiter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lassiter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- BronchiectasisDr. Walker isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Walker isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary AspergillosisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.
- AnemiaDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AspergillosisDr. Walker isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.