The 20 Best Atypical Pneumonia Doctors Near Me in Livingston, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 454 doctor with experience in Atypical Pneumonia near Livingston, NJ. Of these, 415 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    8 Saddle Road, Suite 101, 
    Cedar Knolls, NJ 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erwin Oei is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Dr. Oei is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules. Dr. Oei is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Oei is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    1 Springfield Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Robert Restifo is a pulmonologist with Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology. Board-certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment options to address both chronic and acute pulmonary disorders that can significantly impact daily life.In practice for more than 34 years, Dr. Restifo finds person-to-person interaction with patients most rewarding. He strives to develop relationships built on trust and confidence with the goal of helping to improve the lives of those coping with respiratory issues. With a calm and caring approach, he takes the time to explain medical findings in a way that is understandable to patients. In addition to his clinical experience, he has participated in numerous clinical investigations throughout his career designed to advance the understanding and treatment of pulmonary disease. He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and a member of the American Thoracic Society.Dr. Restifo earned his medical degree from UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine. He performed his residency training followed by a fellowship in pulmonary disease at University Hospital of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (UMDNJ). He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Restifo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Restifo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Restifo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    1 Springfield Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher DeCotiis, MD, is a pulmonologist specializing in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, and pulmonology with Atlantic Health. Board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has more than 10 years of experience treating disorders of the lungs and respiratory system, including pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all patients and ensuring they are educated about their condition and treatment.After earning his medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, Dr. DeCotiis performed a residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. He then completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at New York University, New York, NY. He serves outpatients in multiple offices in the area and treats hospitalized patients at Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Memorial Medical Center. In addition to general pulmonary and critical care diseases, Dr. DeCotiis has a special interest in lung nodules, lung cancer, and advanced bronchoscopy procedures. He serves in several administrative roles including co-director for the Atlantic Health System Lung Nodule program as well as the Atlantic Health System Interventional Pulmonary program.Dr. DeCotiis is engaged in physician trainee instruction and in community engagement activities for pulmonary disease awareness. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, is a member of the professional organizations American College of Chest Physicians and American Thoracic Society, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. He was born and raised in New Jersey and is excited to provide care to his community. Dr. Decotiis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Decotiis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Decotiis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    1 Springfield Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nisha Kotecha is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Kotecha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kotecha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kotecha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    1 Springfield Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chaitali Gupte, MD, is a pulmonologist with Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonary and Allergy Associates specializing in chronic and acute conditions of the lungs. She is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is fellowship-trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Gupte has broad clinical experience including in the diagnosis, disease prevention and management for patients with asthma, COPD, cough, and pulmonary complications resulting from other illnesses.Dr. Gupte treats critically ill patients, applying evidence-based methods of decision-making and a compassionate approach to patient care that involves the emotional well-being of family members. In addition, she sees patients on an outpatient basis where she can foster trust and build relationships over time. Her primary goal is to improve the lives of her patients coping with pulmonary disease, working together to arrive at decisions involving care, testing, and medications. Dr. Gupte has collaborated on clinical research and has published on topics pertaining to pulmonology in peer-reviewed journals. She is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society.Dr. Gupte earned her medical degree at D.Y. Patil Medical College of Nashik University in Mumbai, India. She performed her residency training at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ, part of Atlantic Health System, and subsequent fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Gupte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gupte is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gupte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fariborz Rezai is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Rezai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiomyoma, Pneumonia, COVID-19, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Mega Care Inc.

    95 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piya Suryadevara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Suryadevara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Apoplexy, Sepsis, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Barnabas Health Pulmonary Consultants

    235 Millburn Ave Ste 101, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Teller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Teller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stationmd Professional Corp.

    515 Valley St Ste 203, 
    Maplewood, NJ 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benhoor Shamian is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Maplewood, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shamian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Shock, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Overlook Imaging At Springfield Avenue LLC

    1 Springfield Ave, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Zeibeq is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Zeibeq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Overlook Imaging At Springfield Avenue LLC

    1 Springfield Ave, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hee Kim is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    AMG Pulmonology At Bayonne

    477 Broadway, 
    Bayonne, NJ 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Board-certified in pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal; Medicine, Jesse Karpman, MD, is an expert in treating a wide variety of respiratory conditions. He has more than 30 years of experience treating diseases such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, lung cancer, pleural infections, pulmonary hypertension, and cystic fibrosis. He is a part of Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology at Bayonne.Dr. Karpman believes that bringing his patients back to their healthiest condition possible is extremely rewarding and strives to provide the highest quality medical care to his patients. With numerous publications on treating respiratory conditions, he continues to expand the knowledge of pulmonary medicine and apply the latest innovations to his patients’ treatment plans.After graduating as class president from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, Dr. Karpman completed his residency in internal medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, previously called University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He then performed two fellowships at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Karpman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Karpman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Karpman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharathi Allagadda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Allagadda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Emergency Medical Associates

    651 W Mount Pleasant Ave, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adhithaselvi Elango is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Elango is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Alpha Health Associates

    449 Mt Pleasant Avenue, Suite 1, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benny Chu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Pentosuria, Renal Glycosuria, Hyperglycerolemia, and Lactate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Barnabas Health Pulmonary Consultants

    235 Millburn Ave Ste 101, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Fless is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Fless is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiomyoma, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Hemant G. Patel MD PA

    646 Sanford Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hemantkumar Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care At Union

    1000 Galloping Hill Road, Suite 108, 
    Union, NJ 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Eisenstat has been practicing family and geriatric medicine in Union since 1986. He is experienced in the diagnosis and management of adult diseases including hypertension, diabetes, lipid disorders, dementia and preventive medicine, and is board-certified in family and geriatric medicine. He received his bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and his medical degree is from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is medical director of Cornell Hall Convalescent Center in Union and has been assistant clinical professor at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine and New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been named “Top Doctor” by Castle Connolly for 15 years in the New York Metro Area in New York Magazine, Inside New Jersey, New Jersey Savvy Magazine and Consumers Magazine. Dr. Eisenstat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Coronary Heart Disease, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Eisenstat is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Practice. Dr. Eisenstat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Avenue, Pulmonology Services (inpatient) Null, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. David Sousa is a pulmonologist and intensivist with Atlantic Medical Group, specializing in critical care medicine and intensive care unit (ICU) recovery. As a lead physician with Pulmonary and Allergy Associates and medical director of the Post-ICU Care Center at Atlantic Health System, Dr. Sousa compassionately treats patients with a variety of critical illness requiring treatment in the ICU. His overarching goal is to improve the lives of his patients who are dealing with or recovering from critical illness.Fellowship-trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine, Dr. Sousa is also board-certified in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonary medicine. As medical director of the Post-ICU Care Center at Atlantic Health System — the first of its kind in New Jersey — he focuses on the often overlooked physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that persist for patients and their families after leaving an intensive care setting to recover from a critical illness. Uniquely positioned to lead this initiative, patients and families benefit from Dr. Sousa’s years of expertise and his humanistic approach to patient care.After earning his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Sousa perfomed his residency training and subsequent fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is involved in research activities and has received numerous awards for his excellence in teaching medical students and residents.Dr. Sousa is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Thoracic Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Sousa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sousa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sousa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Atypical Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    8 Saddle Road, Suite 101, 
    Cedar Knolls, NJ 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chirag V. Shah, MD, MSCE, is the de Neufville-endowed chairman of medicine at Morristown Medical Center, part of Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has been a practicing pulmonologist and medical intensivist since 2007. He attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City’s accelerated six-year combined BA/MD program. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, and remained there as an instructor of medicine. He subsequently completed fellowships in both pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, and earned a Master of Science in clinical epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He was awarded an NIH K23 grant for his research in sepsis-related acute lung injury and was an assistant professor of medicine and senior scholar in epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania before being recruited to Morristown Medical Center in 2009.Dr. Shah’s clinical interests include diffuse parenchymal lung disease/interstitial lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary embolism, and the care of the critically ill. His scholarly contributions have been presented at international conferences and published in the American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, CHEST, JAMA Network Open, and Critical Care Medicine. He has been recognized among New Jersey Monthly’s Top Doctors and the Atlantic Center for Research for his contributions, and is the recipient of numerous department of medicine teaching awards. He is a member of the professional organizations the American Thoracic Society, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American College of Chest Physicians, and American Medical Association, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.Dr. Shah has a passion for providing personalized patient care, developing innovation strategies to optimize processes of care, and expanding programmatic and educational growth. He has an unwavering dedication to education and mentorship, having guided over 45 physicians into careers in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Ultimately, his passion lies in the success of his patients and the relationships he creates with them. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Pleural Effusion, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Atypical Pneumonia?

    Pneumonia is inflamed or swollen lung tissue due to infection with a germ.

    With atypical pneumonia, the infection is caused by different bacteria than the more common ones that cause pneumonia. Atypical pneumonia also tends to have milder symptoms than typical pneumonia. It more often has symptoms that aren't just related to the lungs, including headache, low-grade fever, rash, joint pain, and stomach symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting.

    When should I see an Atypical Pneumonia doctor near Livingston, NJ?

    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 Atypical Pneumonia doctor near Livingston, NJ?

    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 Atypical Pneumonia doctors near Livingston, NJ?

    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 Atypical Pneumonia doctors near Livingston, NJ?

    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 Atypical Pneumonia doctor near Livingston, NJ?

    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 Atypical Pneumonia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Atypical 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 Atypical Pneumonia doctor near Livingston, NJ?

    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 Atypical 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 Atypical 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 Atypical Pneumonia doctors near Livingston, NJ?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Atypical 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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