The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors in North Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1464 doctor with experience in Emphysema near North Carolina, US. Of these, 1317 are Experienced, 131 are Advanced, 15 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    1 Medical Ctr Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Bleecker is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Bleecker is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Eosinophilic Asthma, Emphysema, and Endoscopy.

    Grigor Badalyan
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Atrium Health Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine

    1550 Faulk St., Suite 3120, 
    Monroe, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grigor Badalyan is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Badalyan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Badalyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Carl Smart
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Novant Health Pulmonary Medicine South - Harrisburg

    9550 Rocky River Road, Suite 100, 
    Harrisburg, NC 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Smart is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Dr. Smart has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Emphysema, Chronic Cough, and Bullae.

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    Ramarao Suresh
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Atrium Health Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine

    1550 Faulk St., Suite 3120, 
    Monroe, NC 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramarao Suresh is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Suresh has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Suresh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Mission Hospitals Inc

    534 Biltmore Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Moore is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Office

    513 McDowell St, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaun Rybak is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Rybak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Diverticular Disease.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Four Seasons The Care You Trust

    571 S Allen Rd, 
    Flat Rock, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Ward is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Dr. Ward is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Chronic Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Tenotomy.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Catawba Valley Internal Medicine PA

    1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103, 
    Hickory, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Anderson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Anderson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Bronchiectasis.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pediatric Radiology
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pediatric Radiology

    Mission Hospitals Inc

    534 Biltmore Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marianne Ballisty is a Pediatric Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Ballisty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema

    Mission Hospitals Inc

    534 Biltmore Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryon Dickerson is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Dickerson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema

    Mission Hospitals Inc

    534 Biltmore Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peiweng Chen is a Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    North Carolina Baptist Hospital

    1 Medical Ctr Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Namen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Namen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Emily H. Cooper
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Atrium Health Biddle Point, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1801 Rozzelles Ferry Road, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Cooper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    Rex B. Sagalla
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Duke Pulmonary Of Raleigh

    3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Rex Sagalla is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Sagalla has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Linda Armstrong
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Triad Radiology Associates

    3010 Trenwest Drive, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Armstrong is a Radiologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Armstrong has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Patrick T. Kelly
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Atrium Health Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine

    1090 Northeast Gateway Court, Suite 201, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Kelly is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Daniel Breault
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Novant Health Pulmonary & Critical Care - Huntersville

    10030 Gilead Road, Suite 300, 
    Huntersville, NC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Breault is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Breault has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Donald M. Rabil
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a North Carolina native with a special interest in airway disease management, specifically asthma and COPD. I like to form a partnership with my patients and help them understand the disease process and educate them on the indications, risk and benefits of their medicines. Dr. Rabil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Sarcoidosis.

    Carter Childs
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Novant Health Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Shallotte

    512 Village Rd, Ste 101, 
    Shallotte, NC 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carter Childs is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Shallotte, North Carolina. Dr. Childs has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Richard Pomerantz
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Catawba Valley Pulmonology

    2386 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Pomerantz is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Pomerantz has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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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