The 20 Best Lung Transplant Doctors near Virginia Beach, VA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Lung Transplant

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Lung Transplant near Virginia Beach, VA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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13 providers found
    Distinguished in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Bhorade is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Bhorade is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1168 First Colonial Rd Ste 101, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deon Ford is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Joerns is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Joerns is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

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    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Vandervest is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Vandervest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lioudmila Karnatovskaia is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Karnatovskaia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hemang Yadav is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Kelm is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Kelm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumomediastinum, Neurosarcoidosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Sarcoidosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Misbah Baqir is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Baqir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Tissue Biopsy, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Edell is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Edell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subglottic Stenosis, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amos Lal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Internal Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Sanborn is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Sanborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Internal Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karan Chohan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Chohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahnaz Ajani is a primary care provider, practicing in Intensive Care Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Ajani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Lung Transplant?

    Lung transplant is surgery to replace one or both diseased lungs with healthy lungs from a human donor.

    When should I see a Lung Transplant doctor near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 Lung Transplant doctor near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 Lung Transplant doctors near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 Lung Transplant doctors near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 Lung Transplant doctor near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 Lung Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lung Transplant 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 Lung Transplant doctor near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 Lung Transplant 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 Lung Transplant 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 Lung Transplant doctors near Virginia Beach, VA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lung Transplant 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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