Nearby Cities

Birmingham (22.81 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

35211 (4) (19.47 mi)
35233 (1) (22.01 mi)
35283 (1) (22.81 mi)
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  • Karl Schroeder, MD
    150 Points

    Karl Schroeder, MD

    Distance: 22.81 mi
    817 Princeton Ave SW
    POB II, Ste 199
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • James Lott III, MD
    100 Points

    James Lott III, MD

    Distance: 22.81 mi
    817 Princeton Ave SW
    POB II, Ste 199
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Rick Player, MD 20 Points

    Rick Player, MD

    Distance: 22.81 mi
    1526 5TH AVE S
    BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
  • Autumn Burns, CRNP

    Autumn Burns, CRNP

    Distance: 22.81 mi
    817 Princeton Ave SW
    POB II, Ste 199
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Jennafer Ray, CRNP

    Jennafer Ray, CRNP

    Distance: 22.81 mi
    817 Princeton Ave SW
    POB II, Ste 199
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Rahim Salari, MD

    Rahim Salari, MD

    Distance: 22.81 mi
    2615 S FLORIDA AVE
    BIRMINGHAM, AL 35283
  • Michael G Connolly Jr, MD

    Michael G Connolly Jr, MD

    Distance: 28.01 mi
    1320 WOODFIN LN
    CLANTON, AL 35045

Nearby Cities

Birmingham (22.81 mi)

Pulmonologist Info

Pulmonologist Summary:
A Pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the cardio-pulmonary system. A Pulmonologist treats any part of the body that is involved in the breathing process and bringing oxygen into and out of the body.

Education and training: A Pulmonologist is required to finish four years of medical school followed by three years in a residency program. Another two years in direct contact with patients must then be completed. Once this is done, an Internal Medical Board Certification exam must be passed.


Pulmonologist FAQs:
What is a Pulmonologist?
A Pulmonologist is a physician who has been trained to treat the lungs and diseases associated with the respiratory tract. A Pulmonologist can work in a hospital, clinic, or in private practice.

When would one need to see a Pulmonologist?
A Pulmonologist treats asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, lung cancer and other respiratory conditions.

What types of procedures does a Pulmonologist perform?
A Pulmonologist can run tests on the lungs and prescribe medications and equipment such as oxygen and ventilators.

What are the different types of lung cancer?
There are 3 kinds of lung cancer:
Non-small cell lung cancer: This is the most common type of cancer that originates in the lungs
Small cell lung cancer: This is a more aggressive form of cancer, but it responds better to chemotherapy and radiation than non-small cell lung cancer. It is the most common kind of caner found in smokers and ex-smokers.
Metastasized cancer: Cancer that has spread from other parts of the body to the lungs.


Pulmonologist Related Terms:
lungs, lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonology, breathing, breathing problems, lung cancer, pulmonary system, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, pleurisy, sleep apnea, sleep studies, allergies