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70809 (1) (20.46 mi)
70808 (12) (23.19 mi)
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  • Stephen Adjei, MD
    200 Points

    Stephen Adjei, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Robyn Boedefeld, MD
    150 Points

    Robyn Boedefeld, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Daniel Rees, MD
    100 Points

    Daniel Rees, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Ronald E Fields, MD 10 Points

    Ronald E Fields, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    5000 HENNESSY BLVD
    BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
  • Joseph Y Bordelon, MD

    Joseph Y Bordelon, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    5246 BRITTANY DR
    BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
  • David Neal Campbell, MD

    David Neal Campbell, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Bolling C Haygood, MD

    Bolling C Haygood, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 701
    BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
  • Stephen M Layne, MD

    Stephen M Layne, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    5246 BRITTANY DR
    BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
  • Fadi Y Malek, MD -10 Points

    Fadi Y Malek, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    5246 BRITTANY DR
    BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
  • Roger E Stueben, MD

    Roger E Stueben, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    5246 BRITTANY DR
    BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
  • Claude J Tellis, MD

    Claude J Tellis, MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    9001 SUMMA AVE
    BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
  • Arvind Yertha, MD 100 Points

    Arvind Yertha, MD

    North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic
    Distance: 29.12 mi
    15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive
    Suite 401 A
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Theepha Thaya, MD 50 Points

    Theepha Thaya, MD

    North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic
    Distance: 29.12 mi
    15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive
    Suite 401 A
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • LaSandra Barton, MD

    LaSandra Barton, MD

    North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic
    Distance: 29.12 mi
    15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive
    Suite 401 A
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Justin Fowlkes, MD

    Justin Fowlkes, MD

    North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic
    Distance: 29.12 mi
    15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive
    Suite 401 A
    Hammond, LA 70403

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