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    MediFind found 153 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Vestavia, AL. Of these, 133 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Mark Dransfield
      Elite in Emphysema

      Dr. Mark Dransfield
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Elite in Emphysema

      Dr. Mark Dransfield
      Intensive Care Medicine

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      205-996-5864
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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

      Dr. Surya Bhatt
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Elite in Emphysema

      Dr. Surya Bhatt
      Intensive Care Medicine

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      205-801-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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.

      Experienced in Emphysema

      Dr. John D. Mcbrayer
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Dr. John D. Mcbrayer
      Cardiology

      Heart South Cardiovascular Group, P.C.

      2022 Brookwood Med Ctr, Suite 412, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      205-877-2838
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      John Mcbrayer is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcbrayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Mcbrayer is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Mathieu Nader
      Radiology
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Mathieu Nader
      Radiology

      Office

      2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      205-824-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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

      Dr. Robert Kachelhofer
      Radiology
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Robert Kachelhofer
      Radiology

      Birmingham Radiological Group PC

      2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      205-871-4274
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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

      Dr. Joel Mixon
      Radiology
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Joel Mixon
      Radiology

      Birmingham Radiological Group PC

      2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      205-871-4274
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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.

      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Scott Thompson
      Radiology
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Scott Thompson
      Radiology

      Birmingham Radiological Group PC

      2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      205-871-4274
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Scott Thompson is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Colonic Malakoplakia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Jubal Watts
      Radiology
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Jubal Watts
      Radiology

      Dept Of Veteran Affairs

      700 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      205-933-8101
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Jubal Watts is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Watts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. William Thomas
      Radiology
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. William Thomas
      Radiology

      Office

      833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 200E, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      205-599-4823
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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.

      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Garrett Colby
      Radiology
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Garrett Colby
      Radiology

      UAB Hospital Birmingham

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      205-934-3108
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Offers Telehealth

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

      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Manuel Carcelen
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Manuel Carcelen
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UAB Hospital Birmingham

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      205-934-4011
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Offers Telehealth

      Manuel Carcelen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Carcelen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Distinguished in Emphysema

      Dr. Jack H. Hasson
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Emphysema

      Dr. Jack H. Hasson
      Pulmonary Medicine

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      205-937-9999
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Jack Hasson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hasson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Bullae. Dr. Hasson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Amit Gaggar
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Amit Gaggar
      Intensive Care Medicine

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      205-934-9999
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Amit Gaggar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gaggar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Lung Transplant.

      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Tracy Luckhardt
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Dr. Tracy Luckhardt
      Intensive Care Medicine

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      205-996-5864
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Offers Telehealth

      Tracy Luckhardt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Luckhardt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

      Experienced in Emphysema

      Dr. Barrett Cary
      Radiology
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Dr. Barrett Cary
      Radiology

      Office

      2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      205-824-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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

      Dr. Robert Thomas
      Radiology
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Dr. Robert Thomas
      Radiology

      Office

      2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      205-824-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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

      Dr. Jonathan Walter
      Radiology
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Dr. Jonathan Walter
      Radiology

      Office

      2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      205-824-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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

      Dr. James Coleman
      Radiology
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Dr. James Coleman
      Radiology

      Via-Womens LLC

      2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      205-824-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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

      Dr. Laura Smith
      Radiology
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Dr. Laura Smith
      Radiology

      Via-Womens LLC

      2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      205-824-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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

      Dr. Nicholas Silvester
      Radiology
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Dr. Nicholas Silvester
      Radiology

      Office

      2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      205-824-8000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Nicholas Silvester is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Silvester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pleural Effusion, and Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      When should I see an Emphysema doctor near Vestavia, 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 Vestavia, 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 do I find the best Emphysema doctor near Vestavia, AL?

      You can find an Emphysema doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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      How does MediFind rank Emphysema doctors near Vestavia, 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 Vestavia, 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 Vestavia, 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 Vestavia, 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 Vestavia, 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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