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    MediFind found 200 doctor with experience in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) near Ringgold, GA. Of these, 152 are Experienced, 40 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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      Harsha N. Shanthaveerappa
      Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      Pulmonary And Sleep Institute

      4700 Brainerd Rd, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Kannada
      Offers Telehealth

      Harsha Shanthaveerappa is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Shanthaveerappa 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), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Hamilton Physician Group, Inc

      4635 Battlefield Pkwy, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Ashburn is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Ashburn is rated as an Advanced 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. Dr. Ashburn is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Family Medicine

      Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

      4700 Battlefield Pkwy, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Dant is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Dant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Dant 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

      Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

      1614 Gunbarrel Rd, Suite 101, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yune-gill Jeong is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Jeong 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, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Jeong is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Erlanger Health

      6984 Nashville St, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Caylie Peters is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Erlanger Health

      6984 Nashville St, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Zynia Pua is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Pua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Pua is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Family Medicine
      102 Rbc Dr, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Afrikaans
      Accepting New Patients

      Derek Heldzinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Heldzinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Flu, Ethmoiditis, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Heldzinger is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Tri-Med Family Care, Inc

      6120 Alabama Hwy, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dorel Bidiuc is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Bidiuc has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Bidiuc is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Erlanger Health

      60 Erlanger S Dr, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

      60 Erlanger S Dr, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Haddock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Haddock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Haddock is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Erlanger Health

      60 Erlanger S Dr, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Susan Gouge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Gouge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Gouge is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Family Medicine
      4700 Battlefield Pkwy, Suite 200, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      William Cornwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Cornwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Cornwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Family Medicine
      4700 Battlefield Pkwy, Suite 200, 
      Ringgold, GA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Melissa Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Galen Medical Group, PC

      3063 Battlefield Pkwy, 
      Fort Oglethorpe, GA 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kaushal Chaudhari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Chaudhari is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Your Good Health, LLC

      14 Fort Town Dr, 
      Fort Oglethorpe, GA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Pendley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Dr. Pendley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Necrosis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Pendley is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      1350 Mackey Branch Dr, Suite 101, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      Winfred Manda is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Manda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Manda is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

      1720 Gunbarrel Rd, Suite 206, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chad Paxson is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Paxson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Paxson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      Internal Medicine
      5600 Brainerd Rd, Suite FC 5, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carroll Odem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Odem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Cardiac Ablation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Odem is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

      5600 Brainerd Rd, Suite 500, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bahasa, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Subhash Virani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Virani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Virani is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

      5600 Brainerd Rd, Suite 500, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Balvich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Balvich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Ringgold, 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 Ringgold, 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 Ringgold, 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 Ringgold, 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 Ringgold, 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 Ringgold, 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 Ringgold, 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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