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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis near Illinois, US. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    15 providers found
      Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine

      The University Of Chicago Medical Center

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Strek is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Strek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Strek is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

      Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

      4201 W Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Mchenry, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Hosey is a Radiologist in Mchenry, Illinois. Dr. Hosey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Hosey is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Daniel J. Nepomuceno
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      1465 Commerce Dr, 
      Algonquin, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Nepomuceno is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Nepomuceno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Peter H. Sporn
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      676 N St Clair St Ste 2100, Arkes Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Sporn is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sporn has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Pneumonia, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

      Brian T. Garibaldi
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      676 N St Clair St Ste 2100, Arkes Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Garibaldi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garibaldi has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and COVID-19.

      Sarah A. Usmani
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Midwest Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Consultants, LLC

      11900 Southwest Hwy, 
      Palos Park, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Usmani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palos Park, Illinois. Dr. Usmani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Lung Metastases.

      Robert A. Cohen
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      676 N St Clair St Ste 1520, Arkes Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      45+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Cohen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Silicosis.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      455 S Roselle Rd, 
      Schaumburg, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      John Pantano is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Pantano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Pantano is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1801 W Taylor St, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Min Joo is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Joo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Asthma.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pulmonary Medicine

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Markos is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Markos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Markos is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1855 W Taylor St, Mc648, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Haas is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Haas has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Family Medicine
      2200 E Washington St, 
      Bloomington, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rakesh Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Cysticercosis, Brain Abscess, Gallbladder Removal, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Pulmonary Medicine
      2151 Waukegan Rd, Suite 110, 
      Bannockburn, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Stern is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bannockburn, Illinois. Dr. Stern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Farmer's Lung, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

      The University Of Chicago

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Luis Landeras is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Landeras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Metastatic Pleural Tumor. Dr. Landeras is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
      Internal Medicine
      4646 N Marine Dr, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Simran Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Alkalosis and Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Illinois, 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 a Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor in Illinois, 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctors in Illinois, 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctors in Illinois, 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 a Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor in Illinois, 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 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 Illinois, 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 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 Illinois, US?

      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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