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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis near Columbia, MD. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      David A. Holden
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Medical Arts Building - Columbia

      11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Offers Telehealth

      David Holden, M.D., practices pulmonary medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, and also completed his residency in internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Holden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

      Edward W. Schaefer
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      Howard County Center For Lung And Sleep Medicine

      Columbia, MD 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Schaefer is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

      5755 Cedar Lane, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kala Davis is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Howard County Center For Lung And Sleep Medicine

      8865 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Swahili

      David Nyanjom is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Nyanjom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Gary A. Kazlow
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Gary Kazlow And Associates

      8176 Lark Brown Road, Suite 102, Suite 102, 
      Elkridge, MD 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Kazlow is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Elkridge, Maryland. Dr. Kazlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Bronchitis, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), and Lung Metastases.

      Distinguished in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      The Johns Hopkins University

      1830 E Monument St Fl 55, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maureen Horton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Horton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      10724 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Ste 200, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carmen Salvaterra is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Salvaterra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Emphysema.

      Pali Shah
      Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Transplant Surgery
      Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Transplant Surgery

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hindi
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Pali Dedhiya Shah is a pulmonary and critical care physician. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of advanced lung disease and lung transplantation. She is the medical director of the Johns Hopkins Lung Transplant program. She is a member of the International Society for Heart and Lung transplantation and provides teaching to medical students, residents and fellows at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Shah earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. She completed her residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and performed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Shah joined the Johns Hopkins faculty as an assistant professor of medicine in 2011. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      110 S Paca St Fl 2, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nevins Todd is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Todd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, and Endoscopy.

      Jonathan B. Orens
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Transplant Surgery

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Jonathan Orens is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is an internationally recognized expert in lung transplantation. Dr. Orens received his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and performed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Michigan Hospitals. Dr. Orens joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1998. His research interests include clinical outcomes of lung transplantation, chronic allograft rejection and ischemic reperfusion injury. Dr. Orens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Christian Merlo
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Transplant Surgery

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Merlo is an internist who specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Merlo also has clinical expertise in the care of patients with cystic fibrosis as well as clinical expertise in the care of patients with advanced lung disease who may require or have undergone lung transplantation. Dr. Merlo holds a joint appointment in epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Merlo attended the College of the Holy Cross and completed medical school and residency training in internal medicine at Georgetown University. He completed both clinical and research fellowships in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins, and earned his M.P.H. at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. His research interests include outcomes in lung transplantation and cystic fibrosis, HIV-related pulmonary disease, and outcomes in Osler Weber Rendu. Dr. Merlo serves as the Associate Program Director of Scholarship for the Osler Medical Housestaff Training Program. He has contributed numerous scientific papers and book chapters related to cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation, and his awards include the Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Dr. Merlo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Aspergillosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Paul M. Hassoun
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French

      Paul M. Hassoun, M.D., is professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the director of the pulmonary hypertension program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He received his medical degree from the Faculté de Médecine Lariboisière-Saint Louis at the University of Paris, France, completed an internship and residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, both at Harvard Medical School. He was on faculty in the pulmonary division at New England Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine (Tufts-NEMC) in Boston, MA, until 2002 when he joined the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hassoun has served or currently serves on numerous American Thoracic Society (ATS) assemblies and committees, including the Pulmonary Circulation Long Range Planning Committee, the Pulmonary Circulation Program Committee (for which he served as chair for 2008-2009), the ATS Scientific Advisory Council, Pulmonary Circulation Leadership Committee, and the American College of Chest Physicians Vascular Steering Committee. He served as the ATS Pulmonary Circulation chair (2011-2012) and on the ATS Publications Policy Committee. He was recently elected president of the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI; 2018-2019). Dr. Hassoun has held numerous editorial activities including serving on the editorial board of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Medicine (2010 to present), CHEST (2006-2015) and the European Respiratory Review (2008-2015). He currently serves as associate editor of the European Respiratory Journal (2013-present) and has served as associate editor for the Journal of Clinical Investigation (2017-2022). Dr. Hassoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Lung Transplant.

      Noah Lechtzin
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Lechtzin is a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician. He directs the Adult CF program and the neuromuscular pulmonary clinic at Johns Hopkins and is an expert in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, pulmonary complications of neuromuscular disease and the care of critically ill patients in the Medical ICU. He is a member of the Longcope Firm Faculty and provides teaching to medical students and residents at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Lechtzin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Family Medicine | Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Family Medicine | Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Medpeds, LLC

      7350 Van Dusen Rd, Suite 110, 
      Laurel, MD 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Seth Eaton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19. Dr. Eaton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Montgomery General Hospital Inc

      18101 Prince Philip Dr, 
      Olney, MD 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Manu Kaushal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Kaushal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UM Baltimore Washington Medical Group-Pulmonary Care

      255 Hospital Dr Fl 3, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charlisa Gibson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Gibson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      110 S Paca St Fl 2, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Hasday is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hasday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Adenoidectomy.

      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      110 S Paca St Fl 2, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Reed is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      110 S Paca St Fl 2, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nirav Shah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Neurosarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      The Johns Hopkins University

      1830 E Monument St Fl 5, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amisha Barochia is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Barochia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Asthma, and Eosinophilic Asthma.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

      Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause.

      When should I see an Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor near Columbia, MD?

      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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor near Columbia, MD?

      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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctors near Columbia, MD?

      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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctors near Columbia, MD?

      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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor near Columbia, MD?

      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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor near Columbia, MD?

      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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctors near Columbia, MD?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 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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