Nearby Cities

Saint Marys (5.19 mi)
Fernandina... (11.68 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

31558 (1) (3.5 mi)
32034 (1) (13.17 mi)
32218 (1) (21.23 mi)
Add Listing

2 Pulmonologist Listings Near Mariners Landing, GA

Find

Pulmonologists

In Your Area
Enter or

Pulmonologist Mariners Landing, GA

Find a Pulmonologist in Mariners Landing, GA who can diagnose and treat diseases of the respiratory system.

Results for Mariners Landing, GA

  • Herman Levy, MD
    330 Points

    Herman Levy, MD

    Distance: 5.19 mi
    2040 Dan Proctor Drive
    Suite 120
    Saint Marys, GA 31558
  • Richard A Reid, MD

    Richard A Reid, MD

    Distance: 11.68 mi
    1340 S 18TH ST
    FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

Nearby Cities

Saint Marys (5.19 mi)
Fernandina... (11.68 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