The 20 Best Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease Doctors Near Me in New Hyde Park, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 184 doctor with experience in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease near New Hyde Park, NY. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park

    3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 303, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Seymour Huberfeld is a graduate of Yeshiva University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his postgraduate training at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and was Chief Medical Resident from 1991-1992. This was followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at LIJ.Dr. Huberfeld has a particular focus on sleep disorders and has promoted the use of home sleep testing to facilitate the treamnet of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Dr. Huberfeld, his wife Lori, and their four children live in Lawrence, New York and are active members of their local synagogue organizations.Dr. Huberfeld maintains an active role in the education of medical students and is an active member of teaching faculty of the Zucker Hofstra Medical School. He is a member of the Academy of Medical Educators at the Zucker/Hofstra School of Medicine.Dr. Huberfeld is dedicated to the highest ethical standards in medicine and to providing an uncompromising level of care to all of his patients. Dr. Huberfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Huberfeld 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.

    Advanced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Northwell Health Infectious Disease

    400 Community Drive, 1st Floor, ID Suite, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Hayes is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Hayes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease.

    Advanced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Northwell Health Infectious Disease

    400 Community Drive, 1st Floor, ID Suite, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcia Epstein is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, and ECHO Virus. Dr. Epstein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease.

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    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park

    3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 303, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dena Daglian is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Daglian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Bronchiectasis.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park

    3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 303, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Orshan is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Orshan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Asthma. Dr. Orshan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Thoracic Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery At New Hyde Park

    270-05 76th Avenue, Oncology Building, 3rd Floor, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Paul C. Lee is the System Director of Thoracic Surgery at Northwell Health. Board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, he has over 17 years of experience as a thoracic surgeon and specializes in treating benign and malignant disorders of the lung and esophagus. He uses the most advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery.Dr. Lee leads the busiest thoracic surgery program in the New York City area, and is based at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Under his direction, the program has been recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as America's first Robotic Surgery Network of Excellence, a true testament to Dr. Lee's ongoing dedication to delivering innovative care.Dr. Lee's patients choose him not only for his results, but also for his accessibility and compassion. He understands the uncertainty that often comes with a health event or new diagnosis, as the majority of his patients are dealing with cancer. He takes the time to get to know every patient, ensuring the most individualized, compassionate care. He also offers same and next day appointments whenever possible.Collaboration is key to Dr. Lee's approach to treatment. He participates in weekly thoracic tumor boards, where specialists across many disciplines come together to discuss cases and decide on treatment plans uniquely tailored for each patient.Dr. Lee's expertise was honed at some of the finest educational institutions in the world, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Columbia University. Now at the top of his field, he's passionate about passing on his knowledge to other medical professionals. He's a Professor of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He also mentors fellow surgeons at Northwell and beyond, training them in the latest robotic thoracic surgery techniques. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has given presentations at many national and international scientific meetings in the fields of cardiopulmonary physiology, molecular cell biology and thoracic oncology.Research is also important to Dr. Lee. He has been the principal investigator of several innovative biological research trials for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer. He's especially interested in the use of health outcome and quality metrics research in improving the delivery of thoracic surgical services to the community.Dr. Lee is a member of various prestigious medical societies including the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association for Thoracic Surgeons. He also served as the President of the Chinese American Medical Society from 2015 to 2017. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park

    3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 303, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Mai Liu is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Liu 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.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    270-05 76th- Avenue, 3rd- Floor, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi

    Dr. Agrawal is the Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy at Northwell Health. He is a board-certified Interventional Pulmonologist who completed his training at the University of Chicago. He specializes in airway interventions including ablative techniques (including laser, APC, cautery, cryotherapy and photodynamic therapy) and stents, diagnostic and navigational bronchoscopy including robotic bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, endobronchial ultrasound, indwelling pleural catheter placement and thoracoscopy for pleural biopsies and pleurodesis. He is also an integral part of the complex airway diseases program at Northwell Health. His research interests include endobronchial ultrasound, robotic bronchoscopy, management of complex airway diseases and diagnosis and management of pleural diseases. He has authored several articles on a variety of topics in interventional pulmonology. He has been awarded the Distinguished CHEST Educator award several times by the American College of Chest Physicians. His work has been presented at national meetings and published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Agrawal is a member of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology and is actively involved in peer education through the same. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Agrawal 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.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park, 410 Lakeville Road

    410 Lakeville Road, Suites 105 & 107, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harry Steinberg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Bronchiectasis, Asbestosis, and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park, 410 Lakeville Road

    410 Lakeville Road, Suites 105 & 107, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Effie Singas is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Singas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Singas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park, 410 Lakeville Road

    410 Lakeville Road, Suites 105 & 107, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
    Offers Telehealth

    Gita Lisker is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Lisker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lisker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park, 410 Lakeville Road

    410 Lakeville Road, Suites 105 & 107, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Khanijo is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Khanijo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Khanijo 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.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park, 410 Lakeville Road

    410 Lakeville Road, Suites 105 & 107, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Stella Hahn is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Hahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Cerebral Hypoxia, Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hahn 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.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine At Bayside

    58-06 Francis Lewis Boulevard, 
    Bayside, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    George Haralambou is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bayside, New York. Dr. Haralambou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Haralambou is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine At Bayside

    58-06 Francis Lewis Boulevard, 
    Bayside, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Christos Iakovou is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bayside, New York. Dr. Iakovou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Iakovou is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At Manhasset

    1165 Northern Boulevard, Suite 300, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roseann Russo is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, and Grass Allergy.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine And Cardiology At Manhasset

    1350 Northern Boulevard, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Karp is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Karp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchomalacia, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Karp is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Northwell Health Infectious Disease

    400 Community Drive, 1st Floor, ID Suite, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Farber is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Farber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group B Infection, Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Farber is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Northwell Health Infectious Disease

    400 Community Drive, 1st Floor, ID Suite, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Kim is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group B Infection, Osteomyelitis, Febrile Neutropenia, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease.

    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Northwell Health Infectious Disease

    400 Community Drive, 1st Floor, ID Suite, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Donaghy is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Donaghy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcosis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, HIV/AIDS, and Strep Throat. Dr. Donaghy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease?

    Nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease is a non-contagious, non-tuberculosis infection caused by bacteria commonly found in water and soil. The disease can also affect other areas of the body, such as the skin, bones, and lymph nodes. Nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease more commonly affects people with compromised immune systems and pre-existing lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis.