The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in Hoover, AL

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 136 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Hoover, AL. Of these, 116 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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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 
     (7.1 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (7.1 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Medical West Free Standing Emergency Dep

    5300 Medford Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Hutto is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hutto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Orchiectomy.

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    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Hoover Specialty Care

    501 Emery Dr W, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Denham is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Denham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Office

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mathieu Nader is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Office

    833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 200E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Thomas is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Office

    502 Montgomery Hwy Ste 101, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Mead is a Radiologist in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Mead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Office

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barrett Cary is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, Fecal Impaction, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Office

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Thomas is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Folliculitis, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Boils.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Office

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Walter is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Walter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Tenosynovitis, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Via-Womens LLC

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Coleman is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Via-Womens LLC

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Smith is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Herniated Disk, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Office

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trevor Lundstrom is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lundstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Tenosynovitis, Diverticular Disease, and Boils.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Office

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shane Wear is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Via-Womens LLC

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wilkes Petrey is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Petrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Office

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Sullivan is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Ascites, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW # 4, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brannon Queen is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Queen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Louis Lucas
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Interventional Radiology

    Vascular And Interventional Specialist Of Alabama

    120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy, Suite 200, 
    Pelham, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Lucas is an Interventional Radiologist in Pelham, Alabama. Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Birmingham Radiological Group PC

    2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kachelhofer is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kachelhofer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Vertigo, Emphysema, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Birmingham Radiological Group PC

    2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Mixon is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mixon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Ascites.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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 Hoover, AL?

    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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