25 of the Best Pulmonologists Near Me in Lancaster, TX
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Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
Dr. Mathai cares for patients with advanced lung and respiratory diseases. Her focus is on clinical care and research related to interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary fibrosis. Prior to joining the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, she was a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado in Denver. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and is involved in research related to pulmonary fibrosis. She has received support for her work from the National Institutes of Health, the Parker B. Francis Foundation and the U.S. Department of Defense and currently serves as the principal investigator on numerous clinical trials related to treatments for interstitial lung diseases. She is active in medical education and directs the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center. Dr. Mathai is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Mathai is board certified in Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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. Dr. Dand is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Dand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Specialists - Dallas
Dr. Kummerfeldt specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is experienced the treatment of general pulmonary conditions such as pleural effusions, asthma, COPD, pulmonary nodules, cough and interstitial lung disease. He has a professional interest in pleural disease, thoracic and critical care ultrasound. Dr. Kummerfeldt is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kummerfeldt is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Neurocritical Care- American Board Of Internal Med/Neurocritical Care, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
Mark Millard is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Millard is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Endoscopy. Dr. Millard is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
Yolanda Mageto, MD, MPH, a pulmonary critical care specialist with nationally recognized expertise in interstitial lung disease (ILD), has assumed the role of Medical Director of Interstitial Lung Disease at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Mageto attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and completed her residency and training at University of Texas Southwestern and her fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle with a focus in ILD. Since that time she has held faculty positions at the University of Washington Seattle, University of Texas Southwestern and most recently University of Vermont where she rose to the rank of full Professor. Dr. Mageto is a clinician, educator and researcher involved in multiple idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis/ILD trials over last 20 years including collaborations with investigators from other centers in sarcoidosis related lung disease. She remains actively involved in the total care and management of her patients. Dr. Mageto is dedicated to the development of a Comprehensive Integrated Interstitial Lung disease program optimizing delivery of care to patients with interstitial lung disease in the Dallas Fort Worth Area. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, reading a good book and cooking. Dr. Mageto is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Dr. Mageto is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
Dr. Randall Rosenblatt is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease medicine. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine before completing both his residency and fellowship at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, TX. Dr. Rosenblatt specializes in pulmonary disease with patient emphasis in asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, lung transplantation, COPD, emphysema, and bronchitis, among other diseases and complications. Dr. Rosenblatt has been a practicing physician for over 40 years and has been named to D Magazine's Top Doctors list annually since 2010. Dr. Rosenblatt is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Rosenblatt is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Dallas Pulmonary & Critical Care, PA
Tung Tran is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tran is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypovolemic Shock, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tran is board certified in Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Specialists - Dallas II
Dr. Tiu is board-certified and specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. His professional interests include the whole scope of pulmonary medicine including COPD, asthma and interstitial lung disease. Away from work, Dr. Tiu enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Tiu is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tiu is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
Dr. Naik is a board-certified pulmonary critical care specialist with extensive experience in pulmonary transplantation, pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease. Dr. Naik offers services including lung transplant evaluations, bronchoscopies and pulmonary function testing. Dr. Naik is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Naik is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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David Myers is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Myers is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, and Gastrostomy.
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
Yosafe Wakwaya is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wakwaya is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Wakwaya is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
"""Dr. Grazia cares for patients undergoing evaluation for lung transplantation and those that are post-lung transplant. Dr. Grazia assumes the role of Medical Director of Lung Transplantation at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. Prior to his arrival, Dr. Grazia was faculty at the University of Colorado where he served as the Associate Medical Director and Acting Medical Director of Lung Transplantation. Additionally, he headed a successful cardiothoracic transplantation research laboratory responsible for numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Gates Foundation amongst others. Dr. Grazia's research interests include attenuating acute and chronic lung rejection - including the potential use of stem cell therapy. He is also interested in donor utilization, donation after cardiac death and advanced circulatory therapies to bridge extremely ill lung disease patients to transplant. Dr. Grazia is married with two teenage boys. He is an avid hunter, fisherman, skier and cyclist. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his wife and sons.""". Dr. Grazia is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Grazia is board certified in Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
Dr. Kumar is a fellowship-trained and board-certified interventional pulmonologist with expertise in a wide range of minimally invasive pulmonary procedures. He has a particular focus on lung cancer diagnostic and procedural interventions, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) for COPD, ultrasound-guided pulmonary procedures, and both benign and malignant pleural diseases. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kumar serves as the medical director of interventional pulmonology at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. When his busy schedule allows, Dr. Kumar enjoys playing badminton, table tennis, pool, swimming, watching movies or sports, traveling, and spending quality time with his family and friends. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, - American Board Of Internal Med/Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Geriatric Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
Dr. Alkhatib is a dedicated pulmonary and critical care medicine physician with a specialized interest in interstitial lung diseases. He completed his training in pulmonary and critical care at Tulane University, where he was actively involved in both basic and clinical research in the field of interstitial lung diseases. Throughout his career, Dr. Alkhatib has authored several published peer-reviewed articles that have contributed to advancing knowledge and treatment in this area. Outside of medicine, he enjoys watching basketball and pursuing astrophotography whenever the sky is clear, capturing the wonders of the universe. Dr. Alkhatib is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. Dr. Alkhatib is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Specialists - Dallas
Dr. Kopita is board-certified in pulmonary medicine as well as hospice and palliative medicine. He attained his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. He then completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Dr. Kopita’s clinical interests include palliative medicine, thoracic oncology, dyspnea, chronic cough, asthma, bronchiectasis, nontuberculous mycobacterial disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well as bronchoscopy. Dr. Kopita is married with two children and enjoys listening to music, traveling and photography. He currently serves as medical director of Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists. Dr. Kopita is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Kopita is board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Hospice And Palliative Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Hospice And Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Dallas Pulmonary & Critical Care, PA
Amit Mann is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mann is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mann is board certified in 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, and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health
Ankur Sinha is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sinha is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Sinha is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Specialists - Dallas II
Dr. Harrison is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. Her goal is to provide her patients with comprehensive, advanced care to diagnose and treat a variety of pulmonary and sleep conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy. She has experience performing diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies, including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS). Dr. Harrison is married with three children. She enjoys playing piano and traveling. Dr. Harrison is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Harrison is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Healthtexas Provider Network
Harry Zegarra is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Zegarra is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zegarra is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Neurocritical Care- American Board Of Internal Med/Neurocritical Care, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Neurocritical Care- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Dallas Pulmonary & Critical Care, PA
Rebecca Liu is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Liu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Hypovolemic Shock, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Liu is board certified in Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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George Stephen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Stephen is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Theophilus Ogungbamigbe is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Ogungbamigbe is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Gastrostomy.
White Rock Pulmonary Associates, PA
Raghavendra Krishnamurthy is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Krishnamurthy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Liver Failure, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Krishnamurthy is board certified in Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Dallas Pulmonary & Critical Care, PA
Dhruvangkumar Modi is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Modi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Modi is board certified in Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Dallas Pulmonary & Critical Care, PA
Madhuri Kamatham is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kamatham is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kamatham is board certified in Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
What is a pulmonologist?
A pulmonologist is a doctor who focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases of the lungs and respiratory system. Pulmonologists are experts in conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and other lung infections. They also treat more complex issues such as interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, and sleep-related breathing disorders like obstructive sleep apnea. Pulmonologists help patients breathe better and improve their lung function through medication, therapies, and lifestyle recommendations. They work with patients of all ages, although some may specialize in adults or children.
Why am I being referred to a pulmonologist?
You may be referred to a pulmonologist if your primary care doctor suspects you have a lung or breathing problem that requires specialized care. This referral could be for symptoms like shortness of breath, a persistent cough that won’t go away, wheezing, or chest pain. If your doctor thinks you have a condition like asthma, COPD, or a lung infection that isn’t improving with regular treatment, a pulmonologist can offer more in-depth testing and care. They also help manage chronic lung diseases to improve your quality of life and prevent complications.
What is the difference between a pulmonologist and other lung doctors?
Pulmonologists are specialists who focus only on lung and respiratory diseases, unlike general practitioners who treat a wide range of health issues. Some lung problems might also be treated by allergists or immunologists, especially if allergies are involved. However, pulmonologists are trained to handle more complicated or severe lung conditions. For example, they can diagnose and treat lung diseases that may require advanced tests or procedures, like bronchoscopy or lung biopsies, which other doctors may not be trained to do. This makes them the go-to experts for anything related to breathing and lung health.
What tests are performed by a pulmonologist?
Pulmonologists use several tests to check lung function and diagnose problems. Common tests include:
- Spirometry measures how much air you can breathe in and out, and how fast. This test helps diagnose conditions like asthma and COPD.
- Chest X-ray provides images of the lungs to check for infections, lung damage, or other issues.
- CT scan gives detailed images of the lungs and chest to look for tumors, blood clots, or lung scarring.
- Bronchoscopy is when a small camera is inserted into the lungs to check for blockages, infections, or abnormal tissue.
- Lung function tests measure how well the lungs move air in and out, and how efficiently they deliver oxygen to the blood.
- Blood tests check the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in your blood to see how well your lungs are working.
What are the signs of pulmonary issues?
Signs of pulmonary issues can vary from person to person, but common symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chronic cough
- Chronic mucus production
- Wheezing
- Chest pain
- Bluish lips or fingertips
- Coughing up blood
When should I see a Pulmonologist near Lancaster, TX?
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 Pulmonologist near Lancaster, TX?
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 do I find the best Pulmonologist near Lancaster, TX?
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How does MediFind rank Pulmonologists near Lancaster, TX?
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 Pulmonologists near Lancaster, TX?
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 Pulmonologist in Lancaster?
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 Pulmonologist search results page.
Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pulmonologist?
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 Pulmonologist near Lancaster, TX?
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 Pulmonologist?
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 Pulmonologist 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 Pulmonologists near Lancaster, TX?
Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pulmonologist 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.
What are the most common health conditions that a Pulmonologist near Lancaster, TX might treat?
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Asthma
Asthma in Children
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chronic Cough
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cystic Fibrosis
Interstitial Lung Disease
Long Haul COVID
Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Occupational Asthma
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Can I filter my search to find a Pulmonologist that offers video calls?
Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls).
















