Nearby Cities

Carrollton (19.54 mi)
Newnan (20.1 mi)
Lagrange (21.67 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

30263 (2) (19.07 mi)
30240 (1) (19.53 mi)
30117 (1) (19.8 mi)
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  • Mark Lipham, MD 210 Points

    Mark Lipham, MD

    Mark L. Lipham, MD
    Distance: 19.54 mi
    105 Doctors Drive
    Carrollton, GA 30117
  • Carter Co, MD
    300 Points

    Carter Co, MD

    Carter Co,MD
    Distance: 20.1 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Parkway
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • David Quintero, MD
    100 Points

    David Quintero, MD

    Distance: 20.1 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Rao S Mikkilineni, MD

    Rao S Mikkilineni, MD

    Distance: 20.1 mi
    58 HOSPITAL RD
    NEWNAN, GA 30263
  • Vijay M Patel, MD -10 Points

    Vijay M Patel, MD

    Distance: 20.1 mi
    15 CAVENDER ST
    NEWNAN, GA 30263
  • Juan Armstrong, MD
    200 Points

    Juan Armstrong, MD

    Distance: 21.68 mi
    1551 Doctors Drive
    Lagrange, GA 30240

Nearby Cities

Carrollton (19.54 mi)
Newnan (20.1 mi)
Lagrange (21.67 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