The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 55404 doctor with experience in Emphysema. Of these, 48462 are Experienced, 5898 are Advanced, 917 are Distinguished and 76 are Elite.

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    James M. Wells
    Elite in Emphysema
    Orthopedics
    Elite in Emphysema
    Orthopedics

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Wells is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

    Gerard Criner
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Criner is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Criner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Lung Transplant, and Embolectomy.

    Frank C. Sciurba
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk

    3601 5th Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Sciurba, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. Dr. Sciurba completed his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Chicago.Dr. Sciurba specializes in treating patients with emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Sciurba is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Long Haul COVID, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

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    Mark Dransfield
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Dransfield is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dransfield is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

    Edwin K. Silverman
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    181 Longwood Avenue, Brigham And Women's Hospital Channing Laboratory, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Edwin Kepner Silverman is chief of the Channing Division of Network Medicine and a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary disease at BWH. He is board certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary medicine.Dr. Silverman’s clinical interests include alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has served as a principal investigator of multiple COPD genetics studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, including the NETT Genetics Ancillary Study, the Transcontinental COPD Genetics Study, the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genetic Modifiers Study and the COPDGene Study. His research uses a variety of genetic analysis approaches to investigate the genetic influences of complex lung diseases, including integrative genomics, linkage analysis, familial aggregation analysis, rare variant analysis and epigenetic studies. He has authored over 320 peer-reviewed publications and is the recipient of the BWH Kenneth L. Baughman Faculty Mentoring Award. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Vulvectomy.

    Nathaniel Marchetti
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Marchetti is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marchetti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Russell Bowler
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Bowler is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bowler has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Endoscopy.

    Irina Petrache
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irina Petrache is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Petrache is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Nadia Hansel
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Allergy & Asthma Center, 2nd Floor, Allergy & Asthma Center, 2nd Floor, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German

    Dr. Hansel is a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive airway diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and care of patients in the Medical ICU. Dr. Hansel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Asthma, Bronchitis, and Endoscopy.

    Raul M. Ayala
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Aurora Pulmonology

    2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 210, 
    Green Bay, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Raul Ayala is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Ayala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Stephen P. Strasser
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Bassett Health Center Cobleskill

    136 Parkway Drive, 
    Cobleskill, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Strasser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Emphysema, Lung Metastases, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surya Bhatt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.

    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Sandhaus is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Sandhaus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Emphysema, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 365B1, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Barjaktarevic is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Barjaktarevic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Emphysema
    Elite in Emphysema

    Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chandra Dass is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dass is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Emphysema
    Elite in Emphysema

    Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Spc 5030, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ella Kazerooni is a Radiologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Kazerooni is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prescott Woodruff is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Woodruff is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Asthma, COVID-19, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wassim Labaki is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Labaki is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania Radiology

    Nuclear Medicine & Clinical Molecular Imaging, 1 Donner, 3400 Spruce Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Galperin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hursh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near me?

    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 an Emphysema doctor near me?

    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 Emphysema doctors near me?

    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 Emphysema doctors near me?

    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 an Emphysema doctor near me?

    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 Emphysema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Emphysema 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 an Emphysema doctor near me?

    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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Emphysema 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 an Emphysema doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Emphysema 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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