The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors Near Me in rochester, NY

Find the Top Interstitial Lung Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Interstitial Lung Disease near rochester, NY. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Sime is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Sime is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Sime is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kottmann is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Kottmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Neurology | Internal Medicine
    Neurology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester Medical Center - School Of Medicine And Dentistry

    601 Elmwood Ave, Box CU 420669, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Griggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, NY. Dr. Griggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Familial Periodic Paralysis, and Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis.

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    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Referral may be required

    Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hicks is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Hicks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Hicks is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Referral may be required

    Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martine Backenstoss is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Backenstoss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Nodules, Breast Lump, and Galactocoele. Dr. Backenstoss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ur Medicine Labs-Highland Hospital

    1000 South Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kallay is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Kallay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1425 Portland Ave Bldg 3, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheza Malik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1425 Portland Ave Bldg 3, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varun Bhalla is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    601 Elmwood Ave # 648, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Holzwasser is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Holzwasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology
    Referral may be required
    601 Elmwood Ave, Box 278911, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    5+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yu Zhao is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 5 years. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses May Thurner Syndrome, Liver Cancer, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Rivera is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Bronchiectasis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Serban Staicu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Staicu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Asthma in Children, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Staicu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Petronaci is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Petronaci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Trawick is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Frampton is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Frampton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Ambrosini is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Ambrosini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Emphysema, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Ambrosini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Lachant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Lachant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Ascites.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Hobbs is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Hobbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Hobbs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Axel Wismueller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Wismueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction. Dr. Wismueller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    R White is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 rochester, NY?

    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 rochester, NY?

    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 rochester, NY?

    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 rochester, NY?

    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 rochester, NY?

    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 rochester, NY?

    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 rochester, NY?

    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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