The 20 Best Pulmonary Fibrosis Doctors Near Me in Bethesda, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 277 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Fibrosis near Bethesda, MD. Of these, 213 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernadette Gochuico is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gochuico is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Elite in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Elite in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Inova Medical Group - Transplant Specialties

    3300 Gallows Rd, Heart And Lung Transplant, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Schar Chair, Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Medical Director, Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Program, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia, Inova CampusSteven D. Nathan, MD, FCCP, is the medical director of Inova’s Advanced Lung Disease Program and Lung Transplant Program. He is also a professor of medicine at the University of Virginia.Dr. Nathan is board certified in pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine and internal medicine. The author of more than 500 publications, Dr. Nathan is internationally recognized for his expertise in advanced lung diseases. He is co-editor of two books on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that provide pulmonologists and other healthcare workers with an up-to-date review of the background and advances in the field: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Guide to Clinical Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He also has written original research manuscripts, abstracts, reviews and book chapters. Dr. Nathan is a reviewer for multiple journals and is on the editorial board for the journal, Thorax. He has served on multiple committees, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory boards as well as steering committees for clinical trials in IPF and pulmonary hypertension, where he has also served as chair. Dr. Nathan is a member of several professional medical associations, including the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. He has delivered talks and been chairperson of numerous sessions at many national and international conferences. Dr. Nathan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    10 Center Drive Msc 1851, Bldg. 10, Room 10c-103, Nhgri, Nih, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gahl is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gahl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, Oculocutaneous Albinism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Craig received his Bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, followed by medical school at The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. During his career as a Navy radiologist, Dr. Craig served as Radiologic Consultant to the White House and Capitol Physician and as Chairman of Radiology at both Bethesda Naval Hospital and the Department of Radiologic Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology where he was also section head of Genito-Urinary Imaging. Dr. Craig specializes in oncologic imaging and abdominal imaging with a focus on the genito-urinary system lecturing both nationally and internationally. He currently serves as Chairman of Radiology at Suburban Hospital, volunteers with the American Board of Radiology and is a journal reviewer for Radiographics. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Craig is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Dr. David Lee is a radiologist who specializes in diagnostic radiology with expertise in abdominal imaging. He received his Medical degree from New York Medical College and completed a pediatric internship at Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a radiology residency at Cooper Hospital University Medical Center. Dr. Lee is fellowship-trained in cross-sectional body imaging from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is currently an Instructor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and looks forward to joining the Community Radiology Division. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Suburban Hospital

    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Maria Villanueva is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Dehydration, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Villanueva is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    9404 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Gita Bakhshi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Bakhshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, Grass Allergy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Bakhshi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonologists PC

    10605 Concord Street, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Kensington, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Graduate of Harvard College, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. Residency in Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Brigham and Women''s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Research Fellowship in Respiratory Biology, Harvard School of Public Health. Private Practice, Pulmonologists PC of Montgomery County, MD since 1988. Special interest in sleep medicine. Clinical Professor of Medicine, George Washington Univ. School of Medicine since 2005. President, DC Thoracic Society, Washington DC 2014-2015. Volunteer Physician, Mercy Health Clinic, Gaithersburg MD. Member, Board of Directors, Mercy Health Clnic, 2013-15. Faculty leader, Hait mobile health clinics, Project Medishares and G.W. International Medicine, 2012- . Videos 2016 Armstrong Award for Excellence in Quality and Safety - Steven Kariya, M.D., Suburban Hospital. Dr. Kariya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Kariya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 420, Suite 420, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lerner, M.D., is a clinical instructor of medicine in the pulmonary and critical care medicine department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as the director of interventional pulmonology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lerner is part of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Lung Nodule and Lung Cancer Screening Clinic, the Multidisciplinary Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery Clinic, and the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Board Conference. Dr. Lerner has an expertise in minimally invasive procedures for the early diagnosis and treatment of malignant and non-malignant diseases of the airways, lungs and pleura. He is experienced in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, tumor ablative techniques, airway stent placement, airway dilation, radial EBUS, conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), bronchial thermoplasty, whole lung lavage and percutaneous lung biopsy; as well as percutaneous tracheostomy, tunneled pleural catheter placement, thoracentesis, tube thoracoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, chemical pleurodesis and upper endoscopy (EGD/PEG) placement. Dr. Lerner earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Lerner then completed a two-year advanced fellowship in interventional pulmonology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, including a chief fellowship year. He has been involved in multiple research projects in the field and completed a Science of Clinical Investigation Certificate Program at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Lerner has been a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society since 2011 and earned The Johns Hopkins Hospital Patient Safety Star Award in 2016. Dr. Lerner has contributed to numerous presentations, lectures, publications, book chapters and abstracts. He is a reviewer for several research journals. Dr. Lerner has various research interests and is currently involved in research projects focusing on EBUS bronchoscopy, lung cancer diagnosis and staging, and other topics. Confidential email to reach Dr. Lerner for any questions: alerner@jhu.edu. Dr. Lerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lerner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology

    110 Irving Street NW, 1st Floor

    110 Irving St NW # 1, 
    Washington,, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Taylor is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Premier Pulmonary And Internal Medicine Of Chevy Chase

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Carlos Picone served as Vice-Chair, Department of Internal Medicine at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. and Chairman of the Pulmonary Medicine Division. Dr. Picone received his medical degree from the National University of Cordoba, Argentina in 1989, graduating summa cum laude. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia, and Fellowships in Critical Care Medicine at the National Institutes of Health and in Pulmonary Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Picone has authored articles on pulmonary arterial hypertension and treatment, bioethics, end-of-life decision-making and parenchymal lung diseases. He has been a Medical Volunteer in several Latin American countries and currently volunteers with Mobile Medical Clinics of Greater Washington, D.C., where he serves at its Executive Board with the mission of providing free medical care to the underserved community of Washington. Dr. Picone also serves as a Board Member of Operation Canasta, supporting schools and orphanages in Argentina's hinterland. Dr. Picone is a partner in private practice with Chevy Chase Pulmonary Associates. His major professional interests include: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Pathophysiology and Treatment. Bioethics and End-of-Life Decision Making. Parenchymal Lung Diseases. Dr. Picone has overseas experience in Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America. He also has an interest in literature, chess, squash and astronomy. Selected Publications Medical Complications of Cocaine: Possible relationship to low plasma cholinesterase enzyme. Om A; Ellahham S; Picone C; Ornato JP. Am Heart J 1993 Apr;125(4):1114-8. One of the Many Faces of Systemic Mastocytosis: Hemodynamic collapse. Abstract presentation - Clinical Vignettes. American College of Physicians Meeting-1994. Non-Resolving Pneumonia. Picone, C. Chest 1998; 114:923-926. Recurrent acute respiratory distress syndrome from use of salicylate containing over-the-counter preparations. Picone, C. Chest 1998; 114:408-S. Acute Pneumonitis after In-Vitro Fertilization with IM Progesterone. Picone C. JResp Dis 2008; 29:170-71. Opening Debate on End-of-Life Medical Care. Progress Notes. Suburban Hospital 2010 Palliative Care and Opening Debate on End-of-Life Medical Care. Sibley MD March 2010 Subacute Dyspnea, Hypoxemia and Refractory Cardiopulmonary Collapse – Postgraduate Education Corner. CHEST 2012;141(4):1106-9. Dr. Picone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Hyperventilation, Lung Nodules, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Picone is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Family Medicine

    Chevy Chase

    8401 Connecticut Ave, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Gross is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates

    5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1150, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cohen is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Asthma, Asthma, Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    MedStar Health Radiology At Foxhall

    3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 324, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Letitia Clark is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Carbuncle, Folliculitis, and Boils.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Diagnostic Medical Imaging

    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Gardella is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Gardella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Gardella is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Sleep Medicine

    Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    6900 Georgia Ave, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Parker is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ligneous Conjunctivitis, Eosinophilic Asthma, Asthma, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Neuroradiology

    Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asante Dickson is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ascites, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite 4B-1

    110 Irving St NW Ste 4B-1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lowell Satler is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Satler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Family Medicine

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marianne Shih is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Shih is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    When should I see a Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Fibrosis doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Fibrosis doctors near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Fibrosis doctors near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Fibrosis doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Fibrosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Fibrosis doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Fibrosis 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 Fibrosis 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 Fibrosis doctors near Bethesda, MD?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonary Fibrosis 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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