The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors Near Me in Columbus, OH

Find the Top Collapsed Lung Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Collapsed Lung near Columbus, OH. Of these, 67 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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

    Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

    452 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Whitson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Whitson 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, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Aortic Dissection, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Whitson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Select Specialty Hosp-Columbus

    410 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Rogers is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Rogers 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 Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Fasciotomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio State Brain And Spine Hospital

    300 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Merritt is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Merritt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Merritt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio State Brain And Spine Hospital

    300 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Kneuertz is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kneuertz is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kneuertz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio State Brain And Spine Hospital

    300 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Desmond D'souza is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. D'souza is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. D'souza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    395 W 12th Ave Rm 460, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Yu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    395 W 12th Ave Rm 460, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark King is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. King 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    395 W 12th Ave Fl 4, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Laffey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Laffey 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Laffey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Physician Group Heart Lung & Vascular Surgery Thoracic Surgery Cancer Surgery

    285 E State St Ste 400, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tariq Lescouflair is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Lescouflair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Lescouflair is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Physician Group Heart Lung & Vascular Surgery Thoracic Surgery Cancer Surgery

    285 E State St Ste 400, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zulfikar Sharif is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Sharif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Family Medicine

    OhioHealth Family Medicine Grant

    290 E Town St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Giesler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Giesler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, Cardiac Arrest, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Giesler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    111 S Grant Ave Ste 208, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Wood is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Wood 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Pneumonia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Boggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Boggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Boggs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Family Medicine

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaydeep Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Patel 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 Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Low Blood Pressure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pradheep Vemula is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Vemula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Hypothermia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vemula is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelsey Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, Low Potassium Level, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Liber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Liber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Liber is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Alexander 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 Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Cardiac Arrest, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmad Alkhawaga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Alkhawaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, Low Sodium Level, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Alkhawaga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Family Medicine

    OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Colleen Fox is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fox 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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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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