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  • Clifford B Burns, MD

    Clifford B Burns, MD

    Distance: 26.52 mi
    4225 LAPALCO BLVD
    MARRERO, LA 70072
  • Matthew Schuette, MD 100 Points

    Matthew Schuette, MD

    Bayou Pulmonary
    Distance: 28.08 mi
    4224 Houma Blvd
    Suite 600
    Metairie, LA 70065
  • Henry A Jackson, MD 40 Points

    Henry A Jackson, MD

    Distance: 28.08 mi
    4224 HOUMA BLVD STE 410
    METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • Stephen M Layne, MD 40 Points

    Stephen M Layne, MD

    Distance: 28.08 mi
    4224 HOUMA BLVD STE 380
    METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • Thomas G Nuttli, MD 30 Points

    Thomas G Nuttli, MD

    Distance: 28.08 mi
    4200 HOUMA BLVD
    METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • James M McCullough, MD 10 Points

    James M McCullough, MD

    Distance: 28.08 mi
    4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 140
    METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • Bernard B Brach, MD

    Bernard B Brach, MD

    Distance: 28.08 mi
    4200 HOUMA BLVD
    METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • William A McCrory, MD

    William A McCrory, MD

    Distance: 28.08 mi
    4200 HOUMA BLVD FL 3
    METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • Kenneth B Smith, MD

    Kenneth B Smith, MD

    Distance: 28.08 mi
    4200 HOUMA BLVD
    METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • Charles C Smith III, MD 20 Points

    Charles C Smith III, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    3525 PRYTANIA ST STE 526
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
  • Houman Dahi, MD

    Houman Dahi, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    1415 TULANE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
  • Marcia B Davila, MD -10 Points

    Marcia B Davila, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    5640 READ BLVD STE 600
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
  • Dean B Ellithorpe, MD

    Dean B Ellithorpe, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    1415 TULANE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
  • Leonard N Glade, MD

    Leonard N Glade, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    3525 PRYTANIA ST STE 618
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
  • Stephen J Herbert, MD

    Stephen J Herbert, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    1401 FOUCHER ST
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
  • Robert S Larimer, MD

    Robert S Larimer, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    3525 PRYTANIA ST STE 618
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
  • Joseph A Lasky, MD

    Joseph A Lasky, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    1415 TULANE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
  • Luis A Ortiz, MD

    Luis A Ortiz, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    1415 TULANE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
  • Nereida A Parada, MD

    Nereida A Parada, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    1415 TULANE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
  • Nereida A Parada, MD

    Nereida A Parada, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    1430 TULANE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
  • Jay M Shames, MD

    Jay M Shames, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    3525 PRYTANIA ST STE 526
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
  • Francesco Simeone, MD

    Francesco Simeone, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    1415 TULANE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
  • Supat M Thammasitboon, MD

    Supat M Thammasitboon, MD

    Distance: 30.03 mi
    1415 TULANE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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