The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors Near Me in Springfield, MO

Find the Top Collapsed Lung Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Collapsed Lung near Springfield, MO. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart And Vascular Center

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Zolfaghari is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Zolfaghari is rated as an Advanced 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, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Zolfaghari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Coxhealth Wheeler Heart And Vascular Center

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Steinberg is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Steinberg 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Cookman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Cookman is rated as an Experienced 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 Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Emphysema. Dr. Cookman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Ondr is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ondr 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Ondr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Davies is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Davies is rated as an Experienced 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 Tenosynovitis, Nasal Flaring, Lung Nodules, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Davies is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clyde Redmond-Ii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Redmond-Ii 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 Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Redmond-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jinna Chen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wilson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced 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 Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Visceromegaly, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ozark Physical Therapy Associates

    2115 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loki Skylizard is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Skylizard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Coxhealth-Pulmonology

    3800 S National Ave Ste 510, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Trombold is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Trombold is rated as an Experienced 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 Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, and Aluminosis.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart And Vascular Center

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Parmley is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Parmley 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 Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Parmley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Coxhealth Wheeler Heart And Vascular Center

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell Ahrens is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ahrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ahrens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Coxhealth Wheeler Heart And Vascular Center

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Ford-Turner is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ford-Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ford-Turner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Opoku is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Opoku 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 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Opoku is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Select Specialty Hospital-Springfield

    1630 E Primrose St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Bergen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Bergen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Bergen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Queen City Anesthesia Group LLC

    3901 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Norman Ely is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ely is rated as an Experienced 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 Visceromegaly, Ascites, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Folliculitis. Dr. Ely is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Mobile X-Ray Services LLC

    3050 N 20th St, 
    Ozark, MO 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Earl Maes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ozark, Missouri. Dr. Maes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Maes is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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 Springfield, MO?

    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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