The 20 Best Pulmonary Fibrosis Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 120 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Fibrosis near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Firsthand Health Of Tennessee

    601 Dodds Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Tipps is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Tipps is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

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

    Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

    725 Glenwood Dr, Suite E500, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Krish Bhadra is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bhadra is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Bhadra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and American Association Of Bronchoscopy And Interventional Pulmonology. Dr. Bhadra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    CHI Memorial Lung Care Associates - Chattanooga

    725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-500, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sumit Patel is a board-certified pulmonologist at CHI Memorial Lung Care Associates, providing expert care to patients in Chattanooga, TN and Ringgold, GA. He is highly skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of pulmonary conditions, with a particular interest in interstitial lung disease and pulmonary embolisms.Dr. Patel's comprehensive training includes a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, residency at SUNY University at Buffalo, and fellowships in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, also at SUNY University at Buffalo. This extensive background allows him to provide leading-edge care for complex lung issues.Dr. Patel is committed to providing patient-centered care through shared decision-making and open communication. He is passionate about staying at the forefront of advancements in pulmonology, offering his patients the latest and most effective treatment options.Outside of his professional life, Dr. Patel enjoys watching movies, and spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Insight Health Corp

    1301 McCallie Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Samuels is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Lung Nodules, Scoliosis, and Breast Infection.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology

    CHI Memorial Chest And Lung Cancer Center

    2108 E Third St, Suite 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rob Headrick is chief of thoracic surgery at CHI Memorial Rees Skillern Cancer Institute. He specializes in chest and lung cancer care. He is board certified in both general and thoracic surgery.Dr. Headrick is a Chattanooga native and returned to his hometown to provide thoracic surgical care. Dr. Headrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Headrick is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Headrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Commonspirit Medical Group-Pulmonary Care-Chattanooga

    725 Glenwood Dr Ste E500, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Martinez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Neurosarcoidosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Chi Memorial Lung Care Associates - Chattanooga

    725 Glenwood Dr Ste E500, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Tucker is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Tucker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Emphysema.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    CHI Memorial

    2525 Desales Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rowlett is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Rowlett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    CHI Memorial

    2525 Desales Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Mull is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mull is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Firsthand Health Of Tennessee

    601 Dodds Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kilton Kingsman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kingsman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ledford completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda. Dr. Ledford completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda and a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MichiganDr. Ledford was the first cardiologist in this region to perform a percutaneous patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure on an adult patient. This implant is less invasive than open heart surgery thereby posing fewer risks to the patient.Dr. Ledford served for 22 years in the United States Navy receiving numerous awards. He has been published in professional journals and has been the principal investigator on several research projects.Dr. Ledford enjoys outdoor activities especially hiking, camping, boating and travel. He loves to share those, especially with the grandkids. Dr. Ledford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Ledford is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ledford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Samuel Jones is a cardiologist specializing in cardiology and electrophysiology at The Chattanooga Heart Institute. Dr. Jones is board-certified in Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and in Internal Medicine. He retired as a Colonel from the United States Air Force and came to Chattanooga from San Antonio Military Medical Center.Dr. Jones earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an undergraduate degree from the United State Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and a fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston while earning a master’s degree in public health from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Jones had a distinguished military career having served as a Cardiology Consultant and Chief Consultant of Internal Medicine Services to the Air Force Surgeon General. He served as a flight surgeon while based at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida and in Saudi Arabia.|Fascinated by science and fueled by a desire to help relieve suffering, Dr.Jones found cardiology and electrophysiology to be the most intriguing subjects. Cardiology will continue to have incredible technological advances. When working with patients, Dr. Jones stresses each encounter needs to be ethical in terms of acting in the best interest of the patient, treating all patients fairly, and respecting their own right to make their decisions.Outside of work, Dr. Jones enjoys playing golf with his sons, or doing anything with his family. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. William F. Oellerich earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee at Memphis while concurrently earning a doctorate in philosophy in its Department of Pharmacology. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and served as chief resident at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He also completed his fellowship in cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine.Dr. Oellerich is board certified in cardiology and echocardiography. He has had specialized training in nuclear cardiology, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, autonomic pharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, and echocardiography. He has been published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, Neuroscience and The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.He is the director of the echocardiography lab and CT cardiovascular program at Memorial Hospital. He plays an instrumental part in the ongoing progress of the cardiovascular CT program. He is helping to coordinate the introduction of a valve clinic to The Chattanooga Heart Institute. Dr. Oellerich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Angina. Dr. Oellerich is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Oellerich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Mark Thel graduated with Distinction from the University of Virginia and cum laude from Georgetown University School of Medicine. At Georgetown, he was president of the Honor Medical Society Alpha Omega Alpha. He served his internship, internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship, and interventional training at Duke where he was also the Chief Resident in the Department of Medicine. He received the Duke Medical School Davison Society teaching award in 1996.Dr. Thel has published more than 25 papers focusing on clinical trials in interventional cardiology. Dr. Thel participated in the United States Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program and left the Navy in 2000 as a Commander. His duty stations included General Medical Officer for Carrier Air Group Five in Atsugi, Japan, and staff cardiologist at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Thel is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Thel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Thel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ondrej Lisy completed his internship and internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, MN. Also at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, he completed his fellowship in cardiovascular diseases with the clinician investigator track which was followed by additional fellowship training in cardiac imaging. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. degree in cardiovascular physiology from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, prior to accepting the Assistant Professor of Medicine position at the Mayo Medical School.He received numerous awards while at the Mayo Clinic including the Young Investigator Award of the Heart Failure Society of America and the American College of Physicians and Donald C. Balfour Award of the Mayo Clinic Alumni Association for Meritorious Research. Dr. Lisy has been published in numerous medical journals including Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Hypertension, American Journal of Physiology and Kidney International. Dr. Lisy has been involved in cutting edge research on heart failure for many years including designing peptides for heart failure treatment.Dr. Lisy has expertise in noninvasive cardiology and cardiac imaging modalities after he did his advanced specialty training in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. He has been instrumental in establishing the Cardiac PET Program at Memorial Hospital where he has served since 2018 as the medical director of the Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory. Dr. Lisy is board certified in cardiology, internal medicine and nuclear cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Lisy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Arterial Embolism, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lisy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Lisy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Carter Hemphill is board certified in cardiovascular diseases, interventional cardiology, endovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Hemphill completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Texas A & M College of Medicine/Scott & White Hospital. He completed his residency in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center.Dr. Hemphill received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in New York. He previously served as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine at Chattanooga. Dr. Hemphill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Hemphill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hemphill is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pulmonary And Sleep Institute

    4700 Brainerd Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harsha Shanthaveerappa is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Shanthaveerappa 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Shanthaveerappa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, And Sleep Medicine and American Academy Of Sleep Medicine - Fellow, American College Of Chest Physicians And Diplomate In Sleep Medicine.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste C735, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Upasana Bardhan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bardhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste C735, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Mainardi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mainardi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Erlanger Cardiology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C520, 
    Chattanooga,, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rehan Kahloon is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Kahloon 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 Angina, Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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    When should I see a Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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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