The 20 Best Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Doctors Near Me in Decatur, GA

Find the Top Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 242 doctor with experience in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) near Decatur, GA. Of these, 218 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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242 providers found
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Emory University School Of Medicine Department Of Ophthalmology

    1365 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Roman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Roman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Family Medicine

    Common Earthling

    3715 Northside Pkwy NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terence Frinks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Frinks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 162 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, and Dementia. Dr. Frinks is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Southeastern Lung Care

    2665 North Decatur Road, Suite 430, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Hindi, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    David Miller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead

    275 Collier Road NW, Suite 300, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, French, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Hartley is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hartley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Hartley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hartley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead

    275 Collier Road NW, Suite 300, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Lassiter is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lassiter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lassiter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Lassiter is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral required

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead

    275 Collier Road NW, Suite 300, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Patterson is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patterson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Internal Medicine

    Emory Decatur Hospital

    2701 North Decatur Road, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dokun Dairo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Dairo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dairo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2011. Dr. Dairo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Southeastern Lung Care, P.C.

    2665 North Decatur Road, Ste430, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Terri Tenhoor is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Tenhoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tenhoor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1999. Dr. Tenhoor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Southeastern Lung Care, P.C.

    2665 North Decatur Road, Ste430, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Mandar, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chuansheng Wu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2009. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adviteeya Dixit is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Dixit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Dixit is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015. Dr. Dixit is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral required

    Emory Transplant Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Neujahr is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Neujahr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Neujahr is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2005. Dr. Neujahr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Micah Fisher is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Fisher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2007. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Srihari Veeraraghavan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Veeraraghavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Veeraraghavan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1999. Dr. Veeraraghavan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Trammell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Trammell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Trammell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2013. Dr. Trammell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

    Emory At Toco Hills - Primary Care

    2882 North Druid Hills Road Northeast, SteB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katharine Saunders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Saunders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Saunders is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 2016.

    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic - Pulmonology At Executive Park

    1605 Chantilly Drive Northeast, Ste301, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avantika Nathani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nathani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Nathani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2023. Dr. Nathani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic - Pulmonology At Executive Park

    1605 Chantilly Drive Northeast, Ste301, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalia Smirnova is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Smirnova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Transplant. Dr. Smirnova is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2022. Dr. Smirnova is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown-Cardiac Surgery

    550 Peachtree St NE Fl 6, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Alvaro Velasquez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Velasquez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Truong is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Long Haul COVID, Neurosarcoidosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2016. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abesh Niroula is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Niroula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy. Dr. Niroula is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018. Dr. Niroula is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease. Having COPD makes it hard to breathe.

    There are two main forms of COPD:

    • Chronic bronchitis, which involves a long-term cough with mucus
    • Emphysema, which involves damage to the lungs over time

    Most people with COPD have a combination of both conditions.

    Which doctors treat COPD?   

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is usually treated by a pulmonologist, a doctor who specializes in lung diseases. They help manage breathing issues and other symptoms. A primary care doctor also plays a role, especially in monitoring the condition and making sure medications are working. Other specialists may be involved, like respiratory therapists who teach breathing exercises, and sometimes a cardiologist because COPD can strain the heart. If the disease affects daily activities, physical therapists may help with exercise routines to improve strength and breathing. 

    What are the symptoms of COPD? 

    The main symptoms of COPD include: 

    • Shortness of breath 
    • Persistent cough that produces mucus  
    • Wheezing (a whistling sound when breathing) 
    • Frequent respiratory infections, like colds or bronchitis 
    • Chest tightness or discomfort 
    • Feeling very tired 
    • Trouble doing everyday activities like walking or climbing stairs 

    How is COPD diagnosed? 

    COPD is diagnosed with a test called spirometry. This test measures how much air a person can breathe in and out, and how quickly the air is exhaled. If the lungs are not moving air properly, it may indicate COPD. Doctors may also use chest X-rays or CT scans to check for lung damage. Blood tests can be used to measure oxygen levels or rule out other conditions, such as asthma or infections. Early diagnosis is important to begin treatment and help slow the progression of the disease. 

    How is COPD treated?  

    There is no cure for COPD, but treatments and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The most important thing is quitting smoking since smoking causes most cases of COPD and quitting can help slow down the disease. People with COPD usually use inhalers or bronchodilators to help open the airways and make breathing easier. For severe COPD, oxygen therapy may be needed if oxygen levels are low. Pulmonary rehabilitation, which includes exercises and breathing techniques to make the lungs stronger, can also help. 

    What is the life expectancy for someone with COPD? 

    Life expectancy for someone with COPD depends on how advanced the disease is. People with mild COPD can live many years if they stop smoking and follow their treatment plan. In more advanced cases, life expectancy may be shorter, but early diagnosis, regular care, and lifestyle changes can still make a big difference. Using oxygen, staying active, and managing symptoms well can help people with severe COPD live longer, healthier lives. 

    When should I see a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor near Decatur, GA?

    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 a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor near Decatur, GA?

    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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctors near Decatur, GA?

    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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctors near Decatur, GA?

    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 a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor near Decatur, GA?

    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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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 a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor near Decatur, GA?

    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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctors near Decatur, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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 a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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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