Nearby Cities

Bethlehem (6.39 mi)
Palmerton (14.75 mi)
Easton (15.17 mi)
Phillipsburg (16.79 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

18103 (2) (1.38 mi)
18020 (1) (6.39 mi)
18017 (2) (8.64 mi)
18071 (1) (15.39 mi)
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  • Joseph E Vincent, MD

    Joseph E Vincent, MD

    2166 S 12TH ST
    ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
  • Alan Brau, MD 220 Points

    Alan Brau, MD

    Alan S Brau, MD, PC
    Distance: 6.39 mi
    4315 Easton Ave, #2
    Bethlehem, PA 18020
  • Joanne E Getsy, MD

    Joanne E Getsy, MD

    Distance: 6.39 mi
    153 BRODHEAD RD
    BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
  • Daniel E Ray, MD

    Daniel E Ray, MD

    Distance: 6.39 mi
    1650 VALLEY CENTER PKWY
    BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
  • Ibrahim Ismail-Sayed, MD
    150 Points

    Ibrahim Ismail-Sayed, MD

    St. Luke's Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates - Palmerton
    Distance: 14.74 mi
    614 Delaware Avenue
    Building B
    Palmerton, PA 18071
  • Areeb Zamir, MD
    250 Points

    Areeb Zamir, MD

    St. Luke's Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates - Coaldale
    Distance: 26.37 mi
    206 7th Street
    Coaldale, PA 18218
  • Rocco Santarelli, DO 120 Points

    Rocco Santarelli, DO

    Berks-Schuylkill Respiratory
    Distance: 29.69 mi
    606 MUSEUM RD
    READING, PA 19611
  • Cecilia M Smith, DO 10 Points

    Cecilia M Smith, DO

    Distance: 31.53 mi
    1991 STATE HILL RD
    WYOMISSING, PA 19610

Nearby Cities

Bethlehem (6.39 mi)
Palmerton (14.75 mi)
Easton (15.17 mi)
Phillipsburg (16.79 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