Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions

Overview

Waqas Chishti is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Plano, Texas. Dr. Chishti is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

Graduate Institution

King Edward Medical College, Lahore - 1999|University Of Tennessee - 2005

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee - 2007

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine
Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Tennessee - 2010

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Lung and Sleep Health Center
1708 Coit Rd, Ste 231, Plano, TX 75075
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Waqas A. Chishti

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Waqas A. Chishti?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Waqas A. Chishti by calling their office at 214-432-7878. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Waqas A. Chishti a top-rated expert for Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Waqas A. Chishti is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, 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. Waqas A. Chishti specialize in?

While Dr. Waqas A. Chishti is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Waqas A. Chishti accept my insurance?

Dr. Waqas A. Chishti accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-432-7878 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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