Nearby Cities

East Ellijay (5.82 mi)
Dalton (23.06 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

30540 (1) (5.15 mi)
30720 (4) (23.33 mi)
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  • Matthew Haack, MD
    150 Points

    Matthew Haack, MD

    Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists - East Ellijay
    Distance: 5.82 mi
    433 Highland Parkway
    Suite 102
    East Ellijay, GA 30540
  • Edwin Rao, MD, FCCP
    250 Points

    Edwin Rao, MD, FCCP

    Hamilton Physician Group - Specialty Care
    Distance: 23.05 mi
    1107 Memorial Dr
    #100
    Dalton, GA 30720
  • Mohammed Al-Azem, MD
    200 Points

    Mohammed Al-Azem, MD

    Hamilton Physician Group - Specialty Care
    Distance: 23.05 mi
    1107 Memorial Dr
    #100
    Dalton, GA 30720
  • Angel Brown, MD
    200 Points

    Angel Brown, MD

    Hamilton Physician Group - Specialty Care
    Distance: 23.05 mi
    1107 Memorial Dr
    #100
    Dalton, GA 30720
  • Erick Kimmerling, DO
    200 Points

    Erick Kimmerling, DO

    Hamilton Physician Group - Specialty Care
    Distance: 23.05 mi
    1107 Memorial Dr
    #100
    Dalton, GA 30720

Nearby Cities

East Ellijay (5.82 mi)
Dalton (23.06 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