The 20 Best Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

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

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 2001 doctor with experience in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) near Georgia, US. Of these, 1597 are Experienced, 300 are Advanced and 100 are Distinguished.

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    Bahadir Baris
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonary Medicine, Inc

    5900 River Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bahadir Baris is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Baris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Baris is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas J. Martin
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Athens Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Bldg 200, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Martin is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished 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, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Shankar Kandaswamy
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Newnan

    2301 Newnan Crossing Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Newnan, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shankar Kandaswamy, MD, FCCP, earned his medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College at Bharathidasan University in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio. Following his residency, Dr. Kandaswamy completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Dr. Kandaswamy is board certified in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine and critical care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kandaswamy was in practice at the PAPP Clinic. His special interests include critical care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, asthma and allergies. Dr. Kandawamy is a member of the America College of Chest Physicians, the Southern Medical Association and the American Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. Kandaswamy enjoys playing tennis, traveling and sports. Dr. Kandaswamy is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kandaswamy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bullae, and Gastrostomy.

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    Stuart J. Simon
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Marietta

    660 Cherokee St, Suite 200, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Simon, M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. He completed his residency and internship in internal medicine at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he was chief medical resident. He completed his fellowship in pulmonology and critical care medicine at Yale University.Dr. Simon received his undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology from Tulane University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Simon was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine.Dr. Simon specializes in emphysema, lung cancer, pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory exercise physiology and rehabilitation.In his spare time, Dr. Simon enjoys biking and exercising.Dr. Simon welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Simon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

    William F. Mcgann
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Gwinnett Pulmonary Group

    631 Professional Drive, Suite 350, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Mcgann is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Mcgann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Mcgann is currently accepting new patients.

    A L. Brannen
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Augusta Broad Street

    1301 Broad St., 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A Brannen is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brannen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.

    Lawrence D. Kaplan
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Gwinnett Pulmonary And Sleep

    3855 Pleasant Hill Rd., Suite 180, 
    Duluth, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Kaplan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Kaplan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Suzette A. Chin
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Respiratory Consultants Of Georgia

    21 Pointe North Drive, 
    Cartersville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzette Chin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Cartersville, Georgia. Dr. Chin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Chin is currently accepting new patients.

    Tarsem L. Gupta
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Sleep Medicine

    Atlanta Pulmonary Care And Sleep Solutions

    245 Village Center Parkway, Suite 100, 
    Stockbridge, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarsem Gupta is a Sleep Medicine provider in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Timothy J. Lin
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Respiratory Consultants Of Georgia

    21 Pointe North Drive, 
    Cartersville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Lin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Cartersville, Georgia. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gwinnett Pulmonary And Sleep

    3855 Pleasant Hill Rd., Suite 180, 
    Duluth, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Weinberg is an Internal Medicine provider in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Weinberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Ureteroscopy.

    Francis H. Jenkins
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Athens Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Bldg 200, 
    Athens, GA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Jenkins is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Jenkins has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Charles B. Hartley
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead

    275 Collier Road NW, Suite 300, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    C. Bryce Hartley II M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. He completed his internal medicine residency at Tulane University Medical Center. His pulmonary residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowships were completed at Georgetown University. He received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hartley was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board certified in pulmonary medicine. Dr. Hartley has special interest in pleural disease, cough syndromes and airway disorders including asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and bronchiolitis. Dr. Hartley welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hartley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Steven Harris
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Austell

    3820 Medical Park Drive, 
    Austell, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven E. Harris, M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La. He completed his residency at George Washington University. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Harris was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine for 24 years. He is the Director of the Asthma and Allergy program at Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung and holds board certifications in pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Harris also specializes in Allergy and Asthma for pulmonary patients. In his spare time, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf. Dr. Harris welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Harris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

    Carlette J. Graham
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Associates

    132 Old Norton Rd Ste 101, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlette Graham is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Graham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases. She is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Graham is currently accepting new patients.

    Daniel C. Robins
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Associates

    132 Old Norton Rd Ste 101, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Robins is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Robins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Robins is currently accepting new patients.

    Nehal K. Bhatt
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Athens Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Bldg 200, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nehal Bhatt is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bhatt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Donald R. Robinson
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Central Georgia Pulmonary Associates, LL

    458 Hemlock Street Suite 200, 
    Macon, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Robinson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Robinson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Charles C. Lassiter
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Buckhead

    275 Collier Road NW, Suite 300, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Coy Lassiter, M.D., graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer School of Medicine in Macon, Ga. He completed his residency in internal medicine, as well as his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He served as chief resident of internal medicine at Emory University Hospital from 2003 to 2004.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lassiter was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates and has been practicing medicine for 13 years. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine and has training in advanced bronchoscopy. He prides himself on being a well-rounded physician and maintains special interests in interventional bronchoscopy, lung cancer and pulmonary thromboembolism.Dr. Lassiter is considered to be warm and friendly and his fellow physicians describe him as having a great vision and leadership for the practice of medicine. His patients consider him compassionate to their needs and devoted to excellence in medical practice.Dr. Lassiter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lassiter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

    Jai Surana
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonology Of Columbus

    500 18th Street Suite A-30, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jai Surana, M.D. is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary medicine at the University of South Carolina in 2014, internship and residencies at Mercy Fitzgerald & Mercy Philadelphia Hospitals in 2012. Dr. Surana completed medical school at Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College in 2001.Dr. Surana has written over half a dozen publications on tumors, stroke and compliance with lung protective ventilation. Dr. Surana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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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