Nearby Cities

Encinitas (13.6 mi)
Temecula (20.72 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

92024 (1) (12.77 mi)
92121 (6) (24.37 mi)
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  • William Hooper, MD
    400 Points

    William Hooper, MD

    Rancho Sierra Medical Group
    Distance: 13.6 mi
    320 Santa Fe Drive
    Suite 101
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Andrew Kitcher, MD
    200 Points

    Andrew Kitcher, MD

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    31720 Temecula Parkway
    Temecula, CA 92592
  • Rahul Kale 50 Points

    Rahul Kale

    Distance: 27.02 mi
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Kaveh Rezvan 50 Points

    Kaveh Rezvan

    Paloma Medical Group - San Juan Capistrano
    Distance: 27.02 mi
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Michael Rovzar 50 Points

    Michael Rovzar

    Paloma Medical Group - San Juan Capistrano
    Distance: 27.02 mi
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • William Chang

    William Chang

    Paloma Medical Group - San Juan Capistrano
    Distance: 27.02 mi
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Sanjivan Kohli

    Sanjivan Kohli

    Paloma Medical Group - San Juan Capistrano
    Distance: 27.02 mi
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Yen-Hui Soong

    Yen-Hui Soong

    Paloma Medical Group - San Juan Capistrano
    Distance: 27.02 mi
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Nearby Cities

Encinitas (13.6 mi)
Temecula (20.72 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