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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) near Western Cape, ZA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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      Elite in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Eric D. Bateman
      Elite in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Eric D. Bateman

      University Of Cape Town, And University Cape Town Lung Institute

      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Eric Bateman practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Bateman is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Eosinophilic Asthma, and Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Brian W. Allwood
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Brian W. Allwood
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Brian Allwood practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Allwood is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, COVID-19, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cor Pulmonale, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl

      Division Of Pulmonology And University Of Cape Town Lung Institute, University Of Cape Town And Groote Schuur Hospital

      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Richard Smit-Van Zyl practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Smit-Van Zyl is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and COVID-19.

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      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Gregory L. Calligaro
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Gregory L. Calligaro
      University Of Cape Town Lung Institute And Groote Schuur Hospital, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Gregory Calligaro practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Calligaro is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, COVID-19, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Transplant.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Elvis M. Irusen
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Elvis M. Irusen
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Elvis Irusen practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Irusen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Pleural Effusion, Empyema, and Asthma.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Coenraad N. Koegelenberg
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Coenraad N. Koegelenberg
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Coenraad Koegelenberg practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Koegelenberg is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Pneumonia, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Heather J. Zar
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Heather J. Zar
      University Of Cape Town, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Heather Zar practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Zar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Stridor, Parainfluenza, and Pneumonia.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Simon A. Lewin
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Simon A. Lewin
      Francie Van Zijl Drive, Parow Valley, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Simon Lewin practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Lewin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), HIV/AIDS, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Maia R. Lesosky
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Maia R. Lesosky
      University Of Cape Town, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Maia Lesosky practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Lesosky is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Sepsis.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Monique I. Andersson
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Monique I. Andersson
      Francie Van Zijl Ave, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Monique Andersson practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Andersson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis, and Swimmer's Ear.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Coenraad N. Koegelenberg
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Coenraad N. Koegelenberg
      Francie Van Zijl Drive, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Coenraad Koegelenberg practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Koegelenberg is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cor Pulmonale, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Nulda Beyers
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Nulda Beyers
      Fransie Van Zyl Street, Parow Valley, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Nulda Beyers practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Beyers is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Diane M. Gray
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Diane M. Gray

      University Of Cape Town

      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Diane Gray practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Gray is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Stridor, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Bronchiectasis, and Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Ruan Spies
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Ruan Spies
      Joubert Street, 
      Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

      Ruan Spies practices in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Mr. Spies is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, HIV/AIDS, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Keertan U. Dheda
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Keertan U. Dheda
      University Of Cape Town Lung Institute And Groote Schuur Hospital, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Keertan Dheda practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Dheda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculous Meningitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Lindsay Farrant
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Lindsay Farrant
      University Of Cape Town, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Lindsay Farrant practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Farrant is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top area of expertise is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Liz Gwyther
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Liz Gwyther
      University Of Cape Town, 
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Liz Gwyther practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Gwyther is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Camilla Wattrus
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Camilla Wattrus
      Cape Town, WC, ZA 

      Camilla Wattrus practices in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Wattrus is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Neurosyphilis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Ruth V. Cornick
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Ruth V. Cornick

      University Of Cape Town

      Mowbray, WC, ZA 

      Ruth Cornick practices in Mowbray, South Africa. Ms. Cornick is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypertension, and Asthma.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Carl J. Lombard
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Carl J. Lombard
      Parow Valley, 
      Parow, WC, ZA 

      Carl Lombard practices in Parow, South Africa. Mr. Lombard is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Hypertension, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 in Western Cape, ZA?

      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 Western Cape, ZA?

      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 do I find the best Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor in Western Cape, ZA?

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      How does MediFind rank Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctors in Western Cape, ZA?

      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 Western Cape, ZA?

      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 Western Cape, ZA?

      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 Western Cape, ZA?

      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 Western Cape, ZA?

      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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