The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 127 doctor with experience in Collapsed Lung near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    Suburban Hospital

    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu

    Dr. Syed joins the Community Radiology Division from Eastern Radiologists in Greenville, NC where he also served as an Affiliate Associate Professor of Radiology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He received his Medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Syed completed his radiology residency at Tufts Medical Center, followed by a Cross-sectional Body Imaging fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Syed also has a M.S. in Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Syed is a radiologist with subspecialty expertise in gastrointestinal and genitourinary imaging. Dr. Syed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Syed is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Dr. David Lee is a radiologist who specializes in diagnostic radiology with expertise in abdominal imaging. He received his Medical degree from New York Medical College and completed a pediatric internship at Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a radiology residency at Cooper Hospital University Medical Center. Dr. Lee is fellowship-trained in cross-sectional body imaging from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is currently an Instructor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and looks forward to joining the Community Radiology Division. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Craig received his Bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, followed by medical school at The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. During his career as a Navy radiologist, Dr. Craig served as Radiologic Consultant to the White House and Capitol Physician and as Chairman of Radiology at both Bethesda Naval Hospital and the Department of Radiologic Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology where he was also section head of Genito-Urinary Imaging. Dr. Craig specializes in oncologic imaging and abdominal imaging with a focus on the genito-urinary system lecturing both nationally and internationally. He currently serves as Chairman of Radiology at Suburban Hospital, volunteers with the American Board of Radiology and is a journal reviewer for Radiographics. Dr. Craig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Craig is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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    Distinguished in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology

    Kaiser Permanente - Thoracic Surgery

    1400 Forest Glen Road, Suite 330, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Corcoran is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Corcoran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleurisy, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Corcoran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Defranco is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Defranco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Diverticular Disease, Collapsed Lung, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kronthal joins the Johns Hopkins Community Radiology division from Drs. Groover, Christie and Merritt (GCM), where he has practiced at both Sibley and Suburban Hospitals for more than eleven years. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Haverford College in 1983 and medical degree at the University of Virginia in 1987. Dr. Kronthal performed both his radiology residency and Body Imaging fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1998 through 1993. Following his fellowship, he spent twelve years with WBA Imaging, during which time he served as Chairman of the Department of Imaging at Prince George’s Hospital Center. Dr. Kronthal was with GCM from 2005 – 2017 and is the incoming Chairman of Radiology at Sibley Hospital. He is a past president of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Radiological Society. He was awarded fellowship in the American College of Radiology in 2005. Dr. Kronthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Kronthal is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Brian G. Johnson is the chief of interventional radiology at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Johnson practices out of Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD and the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Johnson graduated summa cum laude from University of Minnesota prior to earning his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, as well as a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Johnson also completed an interventional radiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Johnson has been repeatedly named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, as well as a Top MD by Consumers' Checkbook Magazine. He is a member of the American College of Radiology and the Society of Interventional Radiology. Videos Brian Johnson, M.D.Interventional Radiology Selected Publications Neuromodulatory effect of the atrial natriuretic factor clearance receptor binding peptide, cANF(4-23)-NH2 in the rabbit isolated vas deferentia, Johnson BG, Trachte GJ, Drewett JG, J Pharm & Exp Ther - 1/1/1991 Percutaneous Management of Renal and Renal-Pancreas Transplant Recipients Using CT Fluoroscopy: A Two Year Experience. Krebs TL, Johnson BG, Daly BD, Wong-You-Chong JJ, Bartlett ST, Radiological Society of North America Meeting, Chicago, IL - 1/29/1998 The hexagonal cell nitinol intravascular stent: a comparison of the effects of varying the stent wire gauge on the aorta and inferior vena cava in the swine animal model. Kuo J, Johnson BG, Venbrux AC, Olson JL, Samphilipo MA, Magee CA, Kobelja MA, Anderson JH, Osterman FA, American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA - 1/24/1994 The role of anticoagulation in the setting of a tethered vena cava filter in the swine animal model. Johnson BG, Reichle RL, Venbrux AC, Samphilipo MA, Magee CA, Anderson JH, Osterman FA, Society for Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1/1/1995. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pediatric Radiology

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sobia Mirza is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Caudal Regression Syndrome.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Premier Pulmonary And Internal Medicine Of Chevy Chase

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Carlos Picone served as Vice-Chair, Department of Internal Medicine at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. and Chairman of the Pulmonary Medicine Division. Dr. Picone received his medical degree from the National University of Cordoba, Argentina in 1989, graduating summa cum laude. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia, and Fellowships in Critical Care Medicine at the National Institutes of Health and in Pulmonary Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Picone has authored articles on pulmonary arterial hypertension and treatment, bioethics, end-of-life decision-making and parenchymal lung diseases. He has been a Medical Volunteer in several Latin American countries and currently volunteers with Mobile Medical Clinics of Greater Washington, D.C., where he serves at its Executive Board with the mission of providing free medical care to the underserved community of Washington. Dr. Picone also serves as a Board Member of Operation Canasta, supporting schools and orphanages in Argentina's hinterland. Dr. Picone is a partner in private practice with Chevy Chase Pulmonary Associates. His major professional interests include: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Pathophysiology and Treatment. Bioethics and End-of-Life Decision Making. Parenchymal Lung Diseases. Dr. Picone has overseas experience in Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America. He also has an interest in literature, chess, squash and astronomy. Selected Publications Medical Complications of Cocaine: Possible relationship to low plasma cholinesterase enzyme. Om A; Ellahham S; Picone C; Ornato JP. Am Heart J 1993 Apr;125(4):1114-8. One of the Many Faces of Systemic Mastocytosis: Hemodynamic collapse. Abstract presentation - Clinical Vignettes. American College of Physicians Meeting-1994. Non-Resolving Pneumonia. Picone, C. Chest 1998; 114:923-926. Recurrent acute respiratory distress syndrome from use of salicylate containing over-the-counter preparations. Picone, C. Chest 1998; 114:408-S. Acute Pneumonitis after In-Vitro Fertilization with IM Progesterone. Picone C. JResp Dis 2008; 29:170-71. Opening Debate on End-of-Life Medical Care. Progress Notes. Suburban Hospital 2010 Palliative Care and Opening Debate on End-of-Life Medical Care. Sibley MD March 2010 Subacute Dyspnea, Hypoxemia and Refractory Cardiopulmonary Collapse – Postgraduate Education Corner. CHEST 2012;141(4):1106-9. Dr. Picone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Hyperventilation, Lung Nodules, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Picone is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology

    Kensington Medical Center ASC

    10810 Connecticut Ave, 
    Kensington, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Krug is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Krug is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Collapsed Lung, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Washington Hospital Center Corporation

    110 Irving St NW Ste 5A8, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Vakil is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vakil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, 
    Bethesda,, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Matthew is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Bethesda,, Maryland. Dr. Matthew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Marko is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Marko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenogonadal Fusion Limb Defects Micrognatia, Menkes Disease, Thyroid Nodule, Collapsed Lung, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tet Chan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Collapsed Lung, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Smith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Neuroradiology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Huang is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Grant is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jones is a radiologist and currently serves as the Chief of Ultrasound at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He received his B.S. from Stanford University and Medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed a diagnostic residency at the National Naval Medical Center, followed by a Cross-sectional Imaging fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Jones was a staff radiologist at Suburban and Sibley Memorial Hospitals from 2004-2016. He serves as vice chairman of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Department of Radiology. Dr. Jones has subspecialty expertise in abdominal CT, MRI, ultrasound and image-guided biopsies. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Liebengood is a radiologist who specializes in cross-sectional imaging. Dr. Liebengood received her Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, followed by a Master of Health Services Administration at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health. She attended medical school and completed residency training at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She went on to complete a body imaging fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by the Armstrong Institute’s Leadership Program in Quality and Safety. She specializes in CT, MR, and Ultrasound. In addition to her clinical focus as a body imager, she has an interest in quality and safety. Dr. Liebengood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Liebengood is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery

    GWUMFA At Sibley Multispecialty

    Washington, DC 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Gregory D. Trachiotis is a thoracic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as a professor of surgery and chief of cardiothoracic surgery at George Washington University Medical Center. He is also the chief of cardiac surgery at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Trachiotis practices out of MFA CardioThoracic Surgery in Washington, D.C. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center and George Washington University Hospital. His clinical interests include end-stage heart and lung disease, video-assisted thoracic surgery, lung cancer, coronary artery disease, aortic valvular disease, mitral valve disorders, off-bypass coronary revascularization, mini-pump technology, surgery for heart failure, mechanical assist devices, esophageal cancer, motility disorders and transcatheter valve replacement. Dr. Trachiotis earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, where he went on to complete residencies in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. He earned the positions of chief resident and instructor of surgery at George Washington University, as well as chief resident of vascular surgery at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Trachiotis also completed a fellowship in heart and lung transplant surgery at Emory University and affiliated hospitals in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Trachiotis is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, the American Heart Association Council on Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Trachiotis has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Doctor and Top Cardiothoracic Surgeon by Washingtonian Magazine and a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly. He has also earned the Outstanding Chief of Surgery Resident Award from George Washington University; the Chest Foundation’s American College of Chest Physicians Young Investigator Award; and the Alley-Sheridan Scholar Harvard Health Policy and Secretary of Veterans Health Affairs Hand and Heart Award. Dr. Trachiotis has contributed to numerous clinical trials, publications and presentations. He runs a cardiothoracic surgery clinical research program for surgical residents from Georgetown University and George Washington University. Dr. Trachiotis' research interests include outcome analysis utilizing cardiac imaging for identifying prognostic risk factors in cardiac surgery; AIDS-related thoracic and cardiac disease; cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea and right heart dysfunction; donor heart and lung preservation; imaging and revascularization for LV dysfunction and valvular heart surgery; and cancer and tumor markers in esophageal and lung cancer. Dr. Trachiotis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Trachiotis is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

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    What is the definition of Collapsed Lung?

    A collapsed lung occurs when air escapes from the lung. The air then can fill the space outside of the lung between the lung and chest wall. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it cannot expand as much as it normally does when you take a breath.

    The medical name of this condition is pneumothorax.

    When should I see a Collapsed Lung doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Collapsed Lung doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Collapsed Lung doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Collapsed Lung doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Collapsed Lung doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Collapsed Lung doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Collapsed Lung 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 Collapsed Lung doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Collapsed Lung 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 Collapsed Lung 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 Collapsed Lung doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Collapsed Lung 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 Collapsed Lung doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Collapsed Lung 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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