The 20 Best Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Doctors Near Me in Haddon Heights, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 924 doctor with experience in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) near Haddon Heights, NJ. Of these, 791 are Experienced, 81 are Advanced, 27 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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

    Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Marchetti is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marchetti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marchetti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harron Lung Center Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Lipson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipson is rated as an Elite 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Lung Nodules. Dr. Lipson is board certified in Pulmonary Disease, 1999. Dr. Lipson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virtua Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine-Marlton At Route 70

    141 Route 70 E Ste B, 
    Marlton, NJ 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Salm is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marlton, New Jersey. Dr. Salm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

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

    Cooper Specialty Care At Cherry Hill Campus

    2339 Route 70 West, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hussein Kiliddar is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Kiliddar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Kiliddar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine,Sleep Medicine , 2011, American Board Of Internal Medicine,Critical Care Medicine , 2005, American Board Of Internal Medicine,Pulmonary Disease , 2004, and American Board Of Internal Medicine,Sleep Medicine , 2005. Dr. Kiliddar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jefferson Methodist Hospital

    2301 South Broad Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saqib Baig is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baig 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, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Baig is board certified in Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Baig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Internal Medicine Woodbury Heights

    1006 Mantua Pike, 
    Woodbury Heights, NJ 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Millstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Millstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Millstein is board certified in Internal Medicine, 1991. Dr. Millstein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virtua Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine - Cherry Hill

    107 Berlin Rd, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Baumgarten is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Baumgarten is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Baumgarten is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Robert J. Maro MD PA

    27 Covered Bridge Rd, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Maro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Maro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Maro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Voorhees Primary Care

    443 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 130, 
    Voorhees, NJ 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sinhala, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vishnuveni Leelaruban is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Voorhees, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Leelaruban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Leelaruban is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Leelaruban is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jefferson Methodist Hospital

    2301 South Broad Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prarthna Chandar is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chandar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Pneumonia, and Bullae. Dr. Chandar is board certified in Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Chandar 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

    Penn Pulmonary Medicine Woodbury Heights

    1006 Mantua Pike, 
    Woodbury Heights, NJ 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Stephen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, and Asthma. Dr. Stephen is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, 2009, Internal Medicine, 2004, and Pulmonary Disease, 2008. Dr. Stephen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Phoenix Housecall Associates Of South Jersey

    4510 Church Rd, 
    Mount Laurel, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Necrosis. Dr. Lee 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

    Penn Pulmonary Medicine Cherry Hill

    1865 Route 70 East, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Upendra Dhanjal is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Dhanjal 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Dhanjal is board certified in Sleep Medicine (ABIM), 2011, Pulmonary Disease, 2000, and Internal Medicine, 1997. Dr. Dhanjal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jack C. Wu M.D. P.A.

    219 Highland Ave, 
    Westville, NJ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Westville, New Jersey. 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 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice

    3906 Church Rd, 
    Mount Laurel, NJ 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Goldfine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Dr. Goldfine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation, Insomnia, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Heart Failure.

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

    Cooper Specialty Care At Moorestown Campus

    400 W Route 38, 
    Moorestown, NJ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amita Vasoya is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Moorestown, New Jersey. Dr. Vasoya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Vasoya is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine,Internal Medicine , 1999, American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine,Pulmonary Disease , 2000, and American Board Of Internal Medicine,Sleep Medicine , 2005. Dr. Vasoya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harron Lung Center University City

    3737 Market Street, 10th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Deitz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Deitz 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, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. Dr. Deitz is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, 1987, Internal Medicine, 1980, and Pulmonary Disease, 1984. Dr. Deitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harron Lung Center University City

    3737 Market Street, 10th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Sims is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sims is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sims is board certified in Pulmonary Disease, 2003 and Critical Care Medicine, 2004. Dr. Sims is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virtua Primary Care - Moorestown

    147 E 3rd St Ste 2, 
    Moorestown, NJ 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjiv Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Moorestown, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Dysgraphia, Muscle Atrophy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christa Habboushe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Habboushe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Habboushe is board certified in  .

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    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 Haddon Heights, 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 a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor near Haddon Heights, 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctors near Haddon Heights, 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctors near Haddon Heights, 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 a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor near Haddon Heights, 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 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 Haddon Heights, 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 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 Haddon Heights, NJ?

    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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