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Lancaster (8.28 mi)

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93534 (5) (8 mi)
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  • Doddanna Krishna, MD 140 Points

    Doddanna Krishna, MD

    A V Pulmonary Assoc
    Distance: 8.28 mi
    44215 15TH ST W STE 211
    LANCASTER, CA 93534
  • Ravi S Shankar, MD 70 Points

    Ravi S Shankar, MD

    Distance: 8.28 mi
    44215 15th st w ste 109
    LANCASTER, CA 93534
  • Pradeep B Damle, MD 10 Points

    Pradeep B Damle, MD

    Distance: 8.28 mi
    1331 W AVENUE J STE 101
    LANCASTER, CA 93534
  • Young J Ko, MD 10 Points

    Young J Ko, MD

    Distance: 8.28 mi
    44215 15TH ST W STE 303
    LANCASTER, CA 93534
  • Shan A Nathan, MD

    Shan A Nathan, MD

    Distance: 8.28 mi
    1331 W AVENUE J STE 101
    LANCASTER, CA 93534
  • Nader Kamangar, M.D. 220 Points

    Nader Kamangar, M.D.

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
    Distance: 26.68 mi
    14445 Olive View Drive, 2B-182
    Sylmar, CA 91342
  • Robert E Thompson, MD 20 Points

    Robert E Thompson, MD

    Distance: 29.92 mi
    11550 INDIAN HILLS RD STE 310
    MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
  • M R Nahed, MD 10 Points

    M R Nahed, MD

    Distance: 29.92 mi
    11550 INDIAN HILLS RD STE 301
    MISSION HILLS, CA 91345

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Lancaster (8.28 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