The 20 Best Silicosis Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

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The 20 Best Silicosis Doctors in Kentucky, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Silicosis near Kentucky, US. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Mohamad Abul
    Advanced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Mercy Health — Paducah Pulmonology And Sleep Medicine

    1532 Lone Oak Road, Suite 340, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamad Abul is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Abul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Abul is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Silicosis
    Advanced in Silicosis

    Jewish Hospital And St. Mary's Healthcare Inc.

    1903 W Hebron Ln, 
    Shepherdsville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Currier is a Radiologist in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Dr. Currier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Visceromegaly, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    St Claire Medical Center Inc

    245 Flemingsburg Rd, 
    Morehead, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Koenig is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Morehead, Kentucky. Dr. Koenig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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    Experienced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Corner Homecare Infusion

    546 Lone Oak Rd, 
    Paducah,, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Clarke is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Paducah,, Kentucky. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine

    Pulmonary And Sleep Associates LLC

    110 Hardin Ln Ste 10, 
    Somerset, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mateen Ahmed is an Internal Medicine provider in Somerset, Kentucky. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Lung And Sleep Disorder Institute PLLC

    46 Turpen Ct # B, 
    Somerset, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Schuldheisz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Somerset, Kentucky. Dr. Schuldheisz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Drowsiness, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    166 Pasadena Dr Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Gerhardstein is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Gerhardstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine

    Ayesha M. Sikder MD LLC

    5230 Ky Route 321 Ste 4, 
    Prestonsburg, KY 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayesha Sikder is an Internal Medicine provider in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Dr. Sikder has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Tracheitis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine

    Meals & Tolar Impairment Specialists PLLC

    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Meals is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Meals is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top areas of expertise are Beryllium Disease, Silicosis, Asbestosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine

    Meals & Tolar Impairment Specialists PLLC

    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rheanel Tolar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Tolar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top areas of expertise are Beryllium Disease, Asbestosis, Silicosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    166 Pasadena Dr Ste 100, 
    Lexington,, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Thompson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Hazim Bukamur
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Pulmonology And Critical Care Medicine

    1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite C-405, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Hazim Bukamur, MD treats adult patients at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Pulmonology and Critical Care. His interests focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and pulmonary fibrosis.He describes his approach to patient care as “comprehensive.” He was inspired to become a doctor as a way to care for others, and chose his specialty to save lives.Dr. Bukamur received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (BMMS) degrees from the University of Tripoli Faculty of Medicine in Tripoli, Libya.His hobbies include swimming and soccer. Dr. Bukamur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5000 Ky Route 321, 
    Prestonsburg, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Francis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Dr. Francis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, COVID-19, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine

    Mark P Caruso MD

    713 Broadway St Ste 203, 
    Paintsville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Caruso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paintsville, Kentucky. Dr. Caruso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Venous Insufficiency, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ellen Burnett MD PLLC

    1111 Medical Center Cir, 
    Mayfield, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberto Dos Remedios is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mayfield, Kentucky. Dr. Dos Remedios is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    St Claire Medical Center Inc

    245 Flemingsburg Rd, 
    Morehead, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Indu Shivaram is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Morehead, Kentucky. Dr. Shivaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    CHG Cornerstone Hospital Of Ashland

    2201 Lexington Ave, 
    Ashland, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Stark is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Ashland, Kentucky. Dr. Stark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Radhika Inc

    1413 N Elm St, 
    Henderson, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myrian Vinan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Henderson, Kentucky. Dr. Vinan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top area of expertise is Silicosis.

    Experienced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Silicosis
    Internal Medicine

    Whitesburg ARH Hospital

    240 Hospital Rd, 
    Whitesburg, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Piercy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Dr. Piercy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Silicosis?

    Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by breathing in (inhaling) silica dust. There are three types of Silicosis: Simple chronic Silicosis may cause people to have difficulty breathing. Swelling of the lungs and other symptoms occur faster in this type of Silicosis than in the simple chronic form. Acute Silicosis results from short-term exposure (weeks or months) of large amounts of silica. The lungs become very inflamed and can fill with fluid, causing severe shortness of breath and low blood oxygen levels. A cough, weight loss, and fatigue may also be present. Acute Silicosis progresses rapidly and can be fatal within months. People who work in jobs where they are exposed to silica dust (mining, quarrying, construction, sand blasting, stone cutting) are at risk of developing this condition.

    When should I see a Silicosis doctor in Kentucky, 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 Silicosis doctor in Kentucky, 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 Silicosis doctors in Kentucky, 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 Silicosis doctors in Kentucky, 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 Silicosis doctor in Kentucky, 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 Silicosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Silicosis 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 Silicosis doctor in Kentucky, 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 Silicosis 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 Silicosis 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 Silicosis doctors in Kentucky, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Silicosis 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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