The 20 Best Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Doctors Near Me in Michigan, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis near Michigan, US. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gay is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Medical Director of Critical Care Support Services, and the Assistant Dean for Medical School Admissions at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His clinical and research interests include medical education, outcomes, and treatments for end-stage lung disease, lung transplantation, interventional bronchoscopy, and the evaluation of unexplained dyspnea.Dr. Gay is board certified in pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Yale University and received his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He served his internship and residency in internal medicine at Michael Reese Medical Center in Chicago. After completing a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Dr. Gay earned a master's degree in clinical study design and biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Dr. Gay is a member of the American Thoracic Society, the American Association of Medical Colleges, and has served as a consultant to the FDA Advisory Committee on Pulmonary and Allergy Medications. Dr. Gay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Emphysema, Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. De Cardenas is the Director of the Interventional Pulmonology Program at the University of Michigan and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery. He is part of the multidisciplinary team at the University of Michigan that treats patients with complex airway and pleural diseases. He has specific expertise in minimally invasive advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic and pleural procedures, critical care ultrasonography and medical education. His academic interests include endobronchial device development for treatment of early lung cancer, pleural infectious diseases, and developing novel methods to teach procedural skills.Honors and Awards:2017 Nominee Emerging Educator Award - Association of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program Directors (APCCMPD)2014 Fellow of the Year, Department of Medicine. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell, NY2012 Best Teaching Senior Resident, Leo M. Davidoff Society Awards, Albert Einstein College of Medicine2011 Best Teaching Junior Resident, Leo M. Davidoff Society Awards, Albert Einstein College of Medicine2010 Best Teaching Intern, Leo M. Davidoff Society Awards, Albert Einstein College of MedicineCredentials:Medical SchoolMD, Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Peru 2006ResidencyAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Internal Medicine, NY 2012FellowshipsHarvard Medical School, Combined Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 2016Zucker School of Medicine. Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, NY 2015Board Certifications2012: Board Certification in Internal Medicine2014: Board Certification in Pulmonary Medicine2016: Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine2017: Board Certification in Interventional Pulmonology. AABIP. Dr. De Cardenas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. De Cardenas is board certified in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Interventional Pulmonology.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

    U Of M Radiology

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Pernicano is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Pernicano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Synovial Sarcoma, Lung Nodules, and Cystic Fibrosis. Dr. Pernicano is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology.

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    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Max Wayne is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wayne is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    Corewell Health Pulmonology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

    4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shaiva Meka is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Meka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Emphysema. Dr. Meka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Meka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Kessler is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Arthritis. Dr. Kessler is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Pediatric Pulmonary - 3535 W 13 Mile Rd

    3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suite 305, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Bassel Salman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Salman is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Asthma in Children, Cerebral Hypoxia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Malnutrition. Dr. Salman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Salman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leadership roles: Adult Co-Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Center; Associate Director, University of Michigan Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program; Medical Director, Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center. Dr. Jia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Jia is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.

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

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kim attended medical school at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI and completed an internal medicine residency from the University of Michigan Health System. Later, he completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from the University of California, San Francisco, CA. After serving as a faculty member at the University of California, San Francisco from 2005-2010, Dr. Kim joined the University of Michigan as an Assistant Professor in July 2010. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Northville Health Center

    39901 Traditions Dr, Floor 2, 
    Northville, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Stahlbaum is a faculty member in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. She grew up in Pinckney, MI and attended the University of Michigan for her undergraduate studies. Dr. Stahlbaum graduated medical school from Case Western Reserve University. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary Critical Care fellowship at the University of Chicago where she concurrently obtained a master’s degree in Public Health Sciences. Dr. Stahlbaum's clinical and research interests are pulmonary diseases with a focus on pulmonary complications from cancer therapies and drug toxicities such as pulmonary graft-versus-host disease and immune checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis. Outside of work, Dr. Stahlbaum is an avid reader, amateur cook, and enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband and young daughter. Dr. Stahlbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, and Neurosarcoidosis.

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

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Sheth is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Sheth is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.

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

    U Of M Pulmonary

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Spc 5360, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Dickson's laboratory specializes in integrative translational research, spanning from molecular characterization of respiratory microbiota to animal modeling of acute lung disease to prospective trials of human subjects. His work has been published in Nature Microbiology, The Lancet, the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and Lancet Respiratory Medicine. He is an Associate Director of the Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care, a member of the Editorial Board of Lancet Respiratory Medicine, and an Associate Editor of Microbiome. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dickson is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ouellette is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Ouellette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Emphysema, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Hospital Medicine

    Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza

    380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210, Floor 2, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Zemans attended medical school at The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD and completed an Internal Medicine residency at the University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Later, she completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from University of Colorado, Denver, CO. Afterwards she worked as an Instructor, Assistant Professor, and most recently as Associate Professor in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at National Jewish Health, Denver, CO. In 2017, Dr. Zemans joined the University of Michigan Health System as an Associate Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Zemans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Zemans is board certified in Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Simoff is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Simoff is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

    U Of M Radiology

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anil Attili is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Attili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Sarcoma, Adrenal Cancer, Lung Nodules, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chiemezie Amadi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Amadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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

    Pulmonary Clinics Of Southern Michigan

    900 E Michigan Ave Ste 105, 
    Jackson, MI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samih Mawari is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Jackson, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mawari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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

    Corewell Health Pulmonology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

    4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jigna Zatakia is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Zatakia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zatakia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zatakia is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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