Overview
David Lafon is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Lafon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Long Haul COVID, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
1201 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Lafon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Lafon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Lafon by calling their office at 205-934-3411. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Lafon a top-rated expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Lafon is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David Lafon specialize in?
While Dr. David Lafon is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Long Haul COVID. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. David Lafon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Lafon has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). You can view a list of Dr. David Lafon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Lafon accept my insurance?
Dr. David Lafon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-3411 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Lafon isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Lafon isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Lafon isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Lafon isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Lafon isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. Lafon isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.