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Who are the top Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Local Doctors?
Elite in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Intensive Care Medicine
Elite in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Intensive Care Medicine
Referral may be required

Temple University Hospital

3401 N Broad St, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Gerard Criner is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Criner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Lung Transplant, and Embolectomy.

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

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

2000 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Languages Spoken:
English

Mark Dransfield is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dransfield is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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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

UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk

3601 5th Avenue, Floor 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Frank Sciurba, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. Dr. Sciurba completed his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Chicago.Dr. Sciurba specializes in treating patients with emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Sciurba is rated as an Elite 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 Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Long Haul COVID, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sciurba is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sciurba is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinical Trials?
Impact of Respiratory Rehabilitation on Quality of Life in Patients With Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy in the Maintenance Phase

Summary: Lung cancer is highly prevalent, with approximately 46,363 new cases in 2018, accounting for 20.6% of cancer deaths in France. At diagnosis, 70% of patients have advanced or metastatic cancer, treatable only by palliative care. Respiratory rehabilitation aims to reduce symptoms, enhance performance, increase autonomy, and improve patients\' quality of life. While effective for COPD patient...

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AN INTERVENTIONAL PHASE 2/3, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, THIRD PARTY-UNBLINDED, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, PARALLEL-GROUP STUDY TO INVESTIGATE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF PF-07275315 IN ADULT PARTICIPANTS WITH MODERATE-TO-SEVERE CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

Summary: The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects and safety of the study medicine PF-07275315 for the potential treatment of COPD. COPD is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe, which negatively impacts the quality of life and functioning of people who are affected. This study is seeking participants who: * Are 35 to 80 years old * Have had moderate-to-severe COPD for at l...