Nearby Cities

Tavares (12.1 mi)
Apopka (21.44 mi)
Lake Mary (24.6 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

32778 (2) (12.57 mi)
32703 (2) (22.9 mi)
32746 (1) (23.2 mi)
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  • Jonathan Schroeder, DO
    200 Points

    Jonathan Schroeder, DO

    AdventHealth Medical Group Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine at Tavares
    Distance: 12.11 mi
    1876 Nightingale Lane
    Tavares, FL 32778
  • Alaa Iskandar, MD
    150 Points

    Alaa Iskandar, MD

    AdventHealth Medical Group Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine at Tavares
    Distance: 12.11 mi
    1876 Nightingale Lane
    Tavares, FL 32778
  • George Torres, MD 50 Points

    George Torres, MD

    Distance: 21.44 mi
    2100 Ocoee-Apopka Rd
    Suite 040
    Apopka, FL 32703
  • Siva R Gaddipati, MD

    Siva R Gaddipati, MD

    Distance: 24.61 mi
    917 RINEHART RD STE 2051
    LAKE MARY, FL 32746
  • Francisco P Carreon, MD

    Francisco P Carreon, MD

    Distance: 27.16 mi
    616 E ALTAMONTE DR STE 105
    ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701
  • Lissette Moody, APRN

    Lissette Moody, APRN

    Distance: 27.16 mi
    661 E ALTAMONTE DR
    SUITE 324
    Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  • Lyne Pierre, APRN

    Lyne Pierre, APRN

    Distance: 27.16 mi
    661 E ALTAMONTE DR
    SUITE 324
    Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Nearby Cities

Tavares (12.1 mi)
Apopka (21.44 mi)
Lake Mary (24.6 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