The 20 Best Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Doctors Near Me in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis near North Rhine-Westphalia, DE. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Elite in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

    Ruhrlandklinik

    Essen, NW, DE 

    Francesco Bonella practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Bonella is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Elite in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

    Ruhrlandklinik

    Essen, NW, DE 

    Ulrich Costabel practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Costabel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Bochum, NW, DE 

    Josune Guzman practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Guzman is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

    Ruhrlandklinik

    Essen, NW, DE 

    Kaid Darwiche practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Darwiche is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Julia Walscher practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Walscher is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Dirk Theegarten practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Theegarten is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Christian Taube practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Taube is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Eda Boerner practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Boerner is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Thomas Wessendorf practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Wessendorf is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Sarcoidosis.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

    Dirk Schramm practices practicing medicine in Duesseldorf, Germany. Mr. Schramm is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Ivana Mizikova practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Ms. Mizikova is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Premature Infant.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Arnold Janssen Str. 29, 
    Sankt Augustin, NW, DE 

    Gerd Horneff practices practicing medicine in Sankt Augustin, Germany. Mr. Horneff is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Muckle-Wells Syndrome, and Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Stockumer Str 12, 
    Witten, NW, DE 

    Ralf Zarbock practices practicing medicine in Witten, Germany. Mr. Zarbock is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Heavy Metal Poisoning.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Von Esmarch Str. 56, 
    Muenster, NW, DE 

    Manuel Schmidt practices practicing medicine in Muenster, Germany. Mr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Adolf Reichwein Str. 2, 
    Siegen, NW, DE 

    Peter Lohse practices practicing medicine in Siegen, Germany. Mr. Lohse is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muckle-Wells Syndrome, Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome, and Griscelli Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Dirk Westholter practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Westholter is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis E, Cystic Fibrosis, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Hepatitis.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Datteln, NW, DE 

    Maximilian Mauritz practices practicing medicine in Datteln, Germany. Mr. Mauritz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Erythema Nodosum, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Josefine Rawitzer practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Rawitzer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Dysgenesis, Mediastinitis, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Mediastinal Tumor.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Jelena Skuljec practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Skuljec is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Datteln, NW, DE 

    Michael Paulussen practices practicing medicine in Datteln, Germany. Mr. Paulussen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis?

    Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease in which a type of protein builds up in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs, making breathing difficult. Pulmonary means related to the lungs.

    When should I see a Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 a Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 a Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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 a Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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 a Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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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