The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in conover, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Emphysema near conover, NC. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Valley Pulmonology

    2386 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Pomerantz is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Pomerantz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Pomerantz is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Pomerantz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Valley Cardiology

    3521 Graystone Pl SE Ste 202, 
    Conover, NC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marcella Miller is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Conover, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Miller, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Miller, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Newton Family Physicians P.A.

    767 W 1st St, 
    Newton, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Story is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newton, North Carolina. Dr. Story is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Gout, and Glossitis. Dr. Story is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Valley Family Medicine-Claremont

    3114 W Main St, 
    Claremont, NC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    W Lynette-Sigmon is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Claremont, North Carolina. Lynette-Sigmon, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Menopause, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Emphysema. Lynette-Sigmon, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Oncology Specialists, PA

    2406 Century Pl Se, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Orlowski is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Orlowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 87 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Orlowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Oncology Specialists PA

    2406 Century Pl SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Curran is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Curran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Dr. Curran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Oncology Specialists, PA

    2406 Century Pl Se, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Louay Hanna is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hanna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc

    2386 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Alford is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Alford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Central Sleep Apnea. Dr. Alford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc

    2386 Springs Rd Ne, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Himes is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Himes, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Himes, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc

    2386 Springs Rd Ne, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Fowler is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Desantis Family Practice - Referrals

    10 3rd Ave NE, Ste 500, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Desantis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Desantis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Desantis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Iredell Physician Network

    1375 4th Street Dr NW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Hirsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Hirsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2874 S NC 127 Hwy, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Duralia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Duralia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Duralia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Catawba Valley Internal Medicine PA

    1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Extended Care Physicians-Piedmont PA

    2359 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Faltermayer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Faltermayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Thrombocytopenia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Faltermayer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Family Medicine-Northeast Hickory

    2365 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Laurine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Laurine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Laurine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adrian Holtzman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Holtzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Visceromegaly, and Emphysema. Dr. Holtzman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Bowen Primary And Urgent Care PA

    116 3rd St Nw, Suite 102, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cornelia Kurth-Bowen is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Kurth-Bowen, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Kurth-Bowen, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Farris is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Farris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Farris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Harper is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Lung Nodules, and Ureterocele. Dr. Harper is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near conover, NC?

    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 conover, NC?

    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 conover, NC?

    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 conover, NC?

    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 conover, NC?

    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 conover, NC?

    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 conover, NC?

    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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