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Hammond (5.74 mi)

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70403 (4) (5.46 mi)
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  • Arvind Yertha, MD 100 Points

    Arvind Yertha, MD

    North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic
    Distance: 5.74 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: 5.74 mi
    15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive
    Suite 401 A
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • LaSandra Barton, MD

    LaSandra Barton, MD

    North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic
    Distance: 5.74 mi
    15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive
    Suite 401 A
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Justin Fowlkes, MD

    Justin Fowlkes, MD

    North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic
    Distance: 5.74 mi
    15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive
    Suite 401 A
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Lee R Joyner Jr, MD

    Lee R Joyner Jr, MD

    Distance: 32.56 mi
    51704 HWY 438
    FRANKLINTON, LA 70438

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Hammond (5.74 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