The 20 Best Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Doctors Near Me in Minnesota, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 104 doctor with experience in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis near Minnesota, US. Of these, 90 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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104 providers found
    Elite in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Ryu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ryu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Hip Resurfacing.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    M Health Fairview Specialty Clinic Edina

    6525 France Avenue South, Suite 200, 
    Edina, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Perlman is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Perlman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Perlman is board certified in Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2003 and Pulmonary Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2002. Dr. Perlman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teng Moua is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Moua is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    M Health Fairview Center For Lung Science And Health Clinic Minneapolis

    909 Fulton Street Southeast, Suite 318, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anupam Kumar is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2016 and Pulmonary Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015.

    Distinguished in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Henke is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Henke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Park Nicollet Clinic And Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building

    14000 Fairview Dr, 
    Burnsville, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy helping patients with a wide variety of pulmonary conditions, including COPD, asthma and occupational lung diseases. I see patients in the clinic setting, and I’m also a consultant at Methodist Hospital. I have a keen interest in critical care, with a special interest in respiratory failure and cardiac conditions. My professional interests include medical education and training of fellows from Hennepin County Medical Center and the University of Minnesota, as well as family practice residents. In addition, I teach respiratory physiology to medical students at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    M Health Fairview Center For Lung Science And Health Clinic Minneapolis

    909 Fulton Street Southeast, Suite 318, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aahd Kubbara is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kubbara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kubbara is board certified in Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018, Pulmonary Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017, and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015. Dr. Kubbara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater

    1500 Curve Crest Blvd W, 
    Stillwater, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I specialize in pulmonary and critical care medicine. In the hospital, I work in the intensive care unit, and treat critically ill patients. In the clinic, I treat patients will all types of pulmonary disease, but am particularly interested in interstitial lung diseases and working to create personalized treatments for patients with asthma and COPD. I strive to partner with my patients to help them understand their diagnoses and guide them through treatment. Breathing is something most people don’t have to think much about, but when lung disease is present, it can drastically affect a patient’s quality of life. As a pulmonologist, I hope to help my patients improve control of their disease so they can live life to the fullest. Dr. Amundson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. Dr. Amundson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Amundson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Hutchinson Health Clinic

    3 Century Ave SE, 
    Hutchinson, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I care for patients across the entire spectrum of pulmonary disease. I have a particular interest in complex chronic lung diseases, including interstitial lung diseases (ILD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). I have prior research experience in ILD and quality of life in chronic lung disease, as well. I enjoy getting to know what makes my patients tick, and getting to know them over the long term. My goal is to work with my patients and together, determine the next best steps to take to improve their health and well-being. Dr. Janssen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. Dr. Janssen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Janssen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Windom Area Health

    2150 Hospital Drive, 
    Windom, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. John Yu specializes in sleep medicine with emphasis on sleep disordered breathing, critical care and general pulmonology. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Yu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine : PulmonologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Critical CareAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Sleep MedicineAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Minnesota Lung Center LTD.

    920 E 28th St Ste 700, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Grullon is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Grullon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Transplant Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Transplant Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    M Health Fairview Center For Lung Science And Health Clinic Minneapolis

    909 Fulton Street Southeast, Suite 318, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jagadish Patil is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Patil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Bronchiectasis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Lung Transplant. Dr. Patil is board certified in Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2006 and Pulmonary Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2004. Dr. Patil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Park Nicollet Sleep Disorder Center St. Louis Park

    3931 Louisiana Ave, 
    S Saint Louis Park, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    As a sleep medicine and pulmonary specialist, my special interests are obstructive sleep apnea, COPD, obesity-related lung and sleep problems and complex pulmonary and sleep disorders. I completed my pulmonary/critical care fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and my sleep medicine fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Dr. Kathawalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kathawalla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Sleep Medicine. Dr. Kathawalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    M Health Fairview Specialty Clinic Beam

    1655 Beam Avenue, Suite 111, 
    Maplewood, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Wilson is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Maplewood, Minnesota. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Wilson is board certified in Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2012, Pulmonary Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2011, and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2009.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Hutchinson Health Clinic

    3 Century Ave SE, 
    Hutchinson, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Shelver is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Dr. Shelver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Shelver is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Shelver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Iyer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Arteriovenous Malformation, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    M Health Fairview Sleep Center Minneapolis

    606 24th Avenue South, Suite 106, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wajahat Khalil is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome. Dr. Khalil is board certified in Sleep Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2011, Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2008, Pulmonary Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2007, and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2005. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    M Health Fairview Clinic Fridley

    6401 University Avenue Northeast, Floor 2, 
    Fridley, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aiham Jbeli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fridley, Minnesota. Dr. Jbeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Blastomycosis, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Jbeli is board certified in Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2023, Pulmonary Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2022, and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017. Dr. Jbeli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Bemidji Sleep Center

    3717 Pine Ridge Ave. NW., 
    Bemidji, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Chukwuma Ogugua specializes in pulmonary and sleep medicine. He works with patients to help manage their conditions and find the best treatments for their needs. Dr. Ogugua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Ogugua is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal MedicineAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Critical Care MedicineAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Sleep Medicine.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Park Nicollet Clinic And Specialty Center Maple Grove

    9555 Upland Ln N, 
    Maple Grove, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care My family moved to MN when I was young and after finishing my schooling and training, I felt MN is the best place to raise my own family. I enjoy treating a wide variety of pulmonary and sleep disorders. I enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Mohiuddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Mohiuddin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Sleep Medicine. Dr. Mohiuddin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 in Minnesota, 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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor in Minnesota, 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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctors in Minnesota, 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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctors in Minnesota, 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 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor in Minnesota, 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 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 in Minnesota, 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 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 in Minnesota, US?

    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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