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    MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) near Hernando, FL. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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

      West Florida Medical Associates PA

      2669 N Florida Ave, 
      Hernando, FL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shirishkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hernando, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Headache. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      General Practice
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      General Practice

      Inverness VA Clinic

      401 N Central Ave, 
      Inverness, FL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, and Osteotomy.

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

      Inverness VA Clinic

      401 N Central Ave, 
      Inverness, FL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Toribio Encarnacion is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Encarnacion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

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

      Meena Nathan Medical Clinic

      840 S Bea Ave, 
      Inverness, FL 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Meena Nathan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Nathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

      Joshua Summers MD PA

      2401 Forest Dr, 
      Inverness, FL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tara Connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Chemical Pneumonitis, High Cholesterol, Bronchitis, and Hypothyroidism.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      1670 N Jimmie Foxx Path, 
      Hernando, FL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gaurav Shah is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Hernando, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

      West Florida Medical Associates PA

      213 S Pine Ave, 
      Inverness, FL 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hasibul Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Khan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      West Florida Medical Associates PA

      10489 N Florida Ave, 
      Citrus Springs, FL 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alex Villacastin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Citrus Springs, Florida. Dr. Villacastin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Villacastin is currently accepting new patients.

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

      MFP Physician Partners LLC

      1250 N Vantage Point Dr, 
      Crystal River, FL 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jimmy Dickert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Dickert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Blessilda Liu, MD

      942 E Norvell Bryant Hwy, 
      Hernando, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Blessilda Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hernando, Florida. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

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

      TGMG Primary Care

      2400 N Essex Ave, 
      Hernando, FL 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Khannia Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hernando, Florida. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      2484 N Essex Ave, 
      Hernando, FL 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lee Gonzalez is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hernando, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Joshua Summers MD PA

      2401 Forest Dr, 
      Inverness, FL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joshua Summers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Summers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

      Access Healthcare

      401 N Central Ave, 
      Inverness, FL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Milind Shastri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Shastri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Shastri is currently accepting new patients.

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

      HCA Florida Citrus Primary Care

      450 W Roosevelt Blvd, 
      Beverly Hills, FL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Seema Kamat is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Beverly Hills, Florida. Dr. Kamat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome, and Hypertension.

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

      Access Health Care LLC

      6279 N Lecanto Hwy, 
      Beverly Hills, FL 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Juan Galvan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Beverly Hills, Florida. Dr. Galvan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Hyperaldosteronism.

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

      Padala Family Practice

      2021 N Crooked Branch Dr, 
      Lecanto, FL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lakshmi Padala is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lecanto, Florida. Dr. Padala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, Empyema, and Cirrhosis.

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

      Comfort Home Care

      326 S Line Ave, 
      Inverness, FL 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mostafa Elyaman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Elyaman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Subacute Combined Degeneration, Vitamin D Deficiency, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      General Practice
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      General Practice

      Access Health Care Physicians LLC

      6279 N Lecanto Hwy, 
      Beverly Hills, FL 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Odelsa Diaz-Andres is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Beverly Hills, Florida. Dr. Diaz-Andres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Diaz-Andres is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Access Health Care LLC

      6279 N Lecanto Hwy, 
      Beverly Hills, FL 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jaime Torres is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Beverly Hills, Florida. Dr. Torres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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.

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

      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 Hernando, FL?

      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 Hernando, FL?

      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 Hernando, FL?

      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 Hernando, FL?

      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 Hernando, FL?

      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 Hernando, FL?

      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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