The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 195 doctor with experience in Interstitial Lung Disease near Washington, DC. Of these, 150 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oksana Shlobin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Shlobin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Office

    2041 Georgia Ave NW # A, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kermit Crowder is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Crowder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Cholesterol Pneumonia, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benita Banks is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Banks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

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    Peter G. Hamm
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 400, Suite 400, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter G. Hamm, M.D., is a pulmonologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine Pulmonology. Dr. Hamm is also the chairman of the department of medicine and the chairman of the intensive care unit (ICU) committee at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. has an expertise in annual physicals, acute and urgent care, disease management and pulmonary medicine. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Bellevue Hospital Center. Dr. Hamm has been named a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Hamm contributed to a publication on the diagnosis of pulmonary Kaposi’s sarcoma with fiberoptic bronchoscopy and endobronchial biopsy. Dr. Hamm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Juan C. Abril
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 400, Suite 400, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan C. Abril, M.D., is a pulmonologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine Pulmonology. Dr. Abril has a special interest in Sleep Disordered Breathing, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Sarcoidosis, Pleural Diseases and Asthma. Dr. Abril received his medical degree from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, in Bogota, Colombia, graduating in 2002. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He completed his Fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine at The George Washington University. He has co-authored articles on mechanical ventilation and has participated in research in non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, chest ultrasound, and granulomatous lung diseases. Selected Publications Automatic detection of patient-ventilator asynchrony by spectral analysis of airway flow. Gutierrez G, Ballarino GJ, Turkan H, Abril J, De La Cruz L, Edsall C, George B, Gutierrez S, Jha V, Ahari J. Crit Care. 2011 Jul 12:15(4):R167. doi: 10.1186/cc10309. Dr. Abril is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Douglas A. Jones
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jones is a radiologist and currently serves as the Chief of Ultrasound at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He received his B.S. from Stanford University and Medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed a diagnostic residency at the National Naval Medical Center, followed by a Cross-sectional Imaging fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Jones was a staff radiologist at Suburban and Sibley Memorial Hospitals from 2004-2016. He serves as vice chairman of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Department of Radiology. Dr. Jones has subspecialty expertise in abdominal CT, MRI, ultrasound and image-guided biopsies. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Andrew D. Lerner
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 420, Suite 420, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lerner, M.D., is a clinical instructor of medicine in the pulmonary and critical care medicine department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as the director of interventional pulmonology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lerner is part of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Lung Nodule and Lung Cancer Screening Clinic, the Multidisciplinary Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery Clinic, and the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Board Conference. Dr. Lerner has an expertise in minimally invasive procedures for the early diagnosis and treatment of malignant and non-malignant diseases of the airways, lungs and pleura. He is experienced in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, tumor ablative techniques, airway stent placement, airway dilation, radial EBUS, conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), bronchial thermoplasty, whole lung lavage and percutaneous lung biopsy; as well as percutaneous tracheostomy, tunneled pleural catheter placement, thoracentesis, tube thoracoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, chemical pleurodesis and upper endoscopy (EGD/PEG) placement. Dr. Lerner earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Lerner then completed a two-year advanced fellowship in interventional pulmonology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, including a chief fellowship year. He has been involved in multiple research projects in the field and completed a Science of Clinical Investigation Certificate Program at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Lerner has been a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society since 2011 and earned The Johns Hopkins Hospital Patient Safety Star Award in 2016. Dr. Lerner has contributed to numerous presentations, lectures, publications, book chapters and abstracts. He is a reviewer for several research journals. Dr. Lerner has various research interests and is currently involved in research projects focusing on EBUS bronchoscopy, lung cancer diagnosis and staging, and other topics. Confidential email to reach Dr. Lerner for any questions: alerner@jhu.edu. Dr. Lerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

    3833 Fairfax Dr Ste 110, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Yao is a Radiologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Yao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

    3833 Fairfax Dr Ste 110, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arman Sheybani is a Radiologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Sheybani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thyroid Nodule, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonologists PC

    10605 Concord Street, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Kensington, MD 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Graduate of Harvard College, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. Residency in Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Brigham and Women''s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Research Fellowship in Respiratory Biology, Harvard School of Public Health. Private Practice, Pulmonologists PC of Montgomery County, MD since 1988. Special interest in sleep medicine. Clinical Professor of Medicine, George Washington Univ. School of Medicine since 2005. President, DC Thoracic Society, Washington DC 2014-2015. Volunteer Physician, Mercy Health Clinic, Gaithersburg MD. Member, Board of Directors, Mercy Health Clnic, 2013-15. Faculty leader, Hait mobile health clinics, Project Medishares and G.W. International Medicine, 2012- . Videos 2016 Armstrong Award for Excellence in Quality and Safety - Steven Kariya, M.D., Suburban Hospital. Dr. Kariya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Nathan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Nathan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Prostatectomy.

    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shambhu Aryal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Aryal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Brown is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Brown is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikramjit Khangoora is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Khangoora is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Office

    1145 19th St NW Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Radecki is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Radecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Gary H Miller MD PLLC

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 508, Suite 508, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Miller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Pulmonary

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5000, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lamiaa Rougui is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rougui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Gw Imaging Center-Foggy Bottom: 2121 K Street

    2121 K St NW Ste 100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Kneller is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kneller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Gw Imaging Center-Foggy Bottom: 2121 K Street

    2121 K St NW Ste 100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lichtenberger is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lichtenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Emphysema, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Hospital Partner: Gw Hospital-Radiology

    900 23rd St NW # 2, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Berndt Schmit is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Schmit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Vertigo.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Interstitial Lung Disease?

    Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of lung disorders in which the lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged.

    When should I see an Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Washington, DC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Interstitial Lung Disease 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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