Nearby Cities

Carrollton (5.24 mi)
Douglasville (17.64 mi)
Newnan (22.31 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

30117 (1) (6.75 mi)
30263 (2) (20.84 mi)
30265 (3) (24.74 mi)
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  • Mark Lipham, MD 210 Points

    Mark Lipham, MD

    Mark L. Lipham, MD
    Distance: 5.24 mi
    105 Doctors Drive
    Carrollton, GA 30117
  • Carter Co, MD
    300 Points

    Carter Co, MD

    Carter Co,MD
    Distance: 22.31 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Parkway
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • David Quintero, MD
    100 Points

    David Quintero, MD

    Distance: 22.31 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Rao S Mikkilineni, MD

    Rao S Mikkilineni, MD

    Distance: 22.31 mi
    58 HOSPITAL RD
    NEWNAN, GA 30263
  • Vijay M Patel, MD -10 Points

    Vijay M Patel, MD

    Distance: 22.31 mi
    15 CAVENDER ST
    NEWNAN, GA 30263
  • Jody Hughes, MD
    150 Points

    Jody Hughes, MD

    Distance: 25.35 mi
    1664 Mulkey Road
    Austell, GA 30106
  • Samuel Szumstein, MD

    Samuel Szumstein, MD

    Georgia Lung Associates
    Distance: 25.35 mi
    535 Maxham Road, Suite A
    Austell, GA 30168
  • Aseem Shrivastava, MD

    Aseem Shrivastava, MD

    Distance: 25.35 mi
    1680 Hospital South Drive
    Austell, GA 30106

Nearby Cities

Carrollton (5.24 mi)
Douglasville (17.64 mi)
Newnan (22.31 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