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    MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Augusta, GA. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    63 providers found
      Varsha A. Kulkarni
      Distinguished in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Augusta Broad Street

      1301 Broad St., 
      Augusta, GA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Varsha Kulkarni, M.D. completed her medical degree & residency at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India. She then completed her fellowship training at University of Florida. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr. Kulkarni was a founding partner of Augusta Lung Associates. Her special interests include interventional pulmonology (advanced diagnostics), lung cancer, & critical care medicine. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Scott D. Pethke
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Augusta Broad Street

      1301 Broad St., 
      Augusta, GA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Pethke, M.D. earned his medical degree at LSU Medical Center. He then completed his internal medicine residency & pulmonary/critical care fellowship at LSU Medical Center. Dr. Pethke is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, & critical care medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr Pethke was a partner of Augusta Lung Associates. He treats a wide variety of critical care & pulmonary disorders. Dr. Pethke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

      A L. Brannen
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Augusta Broad Street

      1301 Broad St., 
      Augusta, GA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      A Brannen is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brannen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.

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      Sheng Y. Wang
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Internal Medicine

      Piedmont Physicians At Summerville - Professional Center

      2258 Wrightsboro Rd, Ste 300, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Wang specializes in Internal Medicine. He treats conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension and a variety of other chronic conditions. Services offered include wellness, routine follow ups, work and school exams, and same day visits for acute problems. He has been in practice for 26 years.In his spare time, Dr. Wang enjoys traveling and gardening. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      2030 Walton Way, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edward Garner is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Garner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Garner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Wellstar Medical Group LLC

      989 Saint Sebastian Way, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joyce Gonzales is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

      Zachary P. Baker
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Thoracic Surgery

      Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery At Augusta

      1348 Walton Way, Ste 6400, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Zachary Baker, M.D., earned his medical degree from The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed his residency at West Virginia University. He went on to complete his cardiothoracic fellowship at The University of Arizona. Dr. Baker is board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Baker was the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tidal Health and also the medical director of Thoracic Oncology. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and his special interests include general cardiac surgery as well as general thoracic surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys skiing, camping, traveling and spending time with his family.Dr. Baker is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      John R. Velky
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Family Medicine

      Piedmont Physicians Of North Augusta

      309 West Ave, 
      North Augusta, SC 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc

      3685 Wheeler Rd, Suite 100, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alan Deangelo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Deangelo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Asthma, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Deangelo is currently accepting new patients.

      Jason S. Henry
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Augusta

      820 Saint Sebastian Way STE 4A, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason S. D. Henry, MD, earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. Dr. Henry has been practicing medicine for 10 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Henry was Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy department and Pulmonary and Critical Care staff physician at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. Dr. Henry specializes in general pulmonology, advanced bronchoscopy and the diagnosis and management of pleural conditions. His special interests include robotic bronchoscopy and lung cancer diagnosis. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Internal Medicine

      Beulah Grove Community Resource Center

      1448 Lee Beard Way, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Calvin Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema
      1120 15th St, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jayanth Keshavamurthy is a Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Keshavamurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Emphysema.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Wellstar Medical Group LLC

      1120 15th St, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Caralee Forseen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Forseen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Lung Metastases, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Forseen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema
      1120 15th St, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Norman Thomson is a Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Thomson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Emphysema, Nasal Flaring, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Thomson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Wellstar Medical Group LLC

      1120 15th St, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lorie Stumpo is a Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Stumpo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Retroversion of the Uterus, Pleurisy, and Emphysema. Dr. Stumpo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Nurse Practitioner

      Wellstar Medical Group LLC

      1120 15th St, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephanie Wright is a Nurse Practitioner in Augusta, Georgia. Ms. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Nodules. Ms. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Thoracic Surgery

      Wellstar MCG Health

      1120 15th St, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vijay Patel is a Thoracic Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology

      Wellstar Medical Group LLC

      1120 15th St, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Larry Wells is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Nasal Flaring, and Emphysema. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema
      1120 15th St, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Dicarlo is a Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Dicarlo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Gallbladder Disease, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Dicarlo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Family Medicine
      1120 15th St, 
      Augusta, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Leclair is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Leclair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Leclair is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      When should I see an Emphysema doctor near Augusta, GA?

      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 Augusta, GA?

      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 Augusta, GA?

      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 Augusta, GA?

      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 Augusta, GA?

      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 Augusta, GA?

      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 Augusta, GA?

      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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