Nearby Cities

Lafayette (14.93 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

70508 (8) (13.07 mi)
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  • Justin Michael Ardoin, MD
    150 Points

    Justin Michael Ardoin, MD

    Distance: 14.94 mi
    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 401A
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Frank Courmier JR., MD
    150 Points

    Frank Courmier JR., MD

    Distance: 14.94 mi
    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 401A
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Richard Fei, MD
    150 Points

    Richard Fei, MD

    Distance: 14.94 mi
    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 401A
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Mehandi Haran, MD
    150 Points

    Mehandi Haran, MD

    Distance: 14.94 mi
    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 401A
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Anna Katharine Melanson Prejean, NP
    150 Points

    Anna Katharine Melanson Prejean, NP

    Distance: 14.94 mi
    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 401A
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Ashley Cook, NP
    100 Points

    Ashley Cook, NP

    Distance: 14.94 mi
    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 401A
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Ria Itty, MD
    100 Points

    Ria Itty, MD

    Distance: 14.94 mi
    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 401A
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Yogeeta Naidu, MD
    100 Points

    Yogeeta Naidu, MD

    Distance: 14.94 mi
    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 401A
    Lafayette, LA 70508

Nearby Cities

Lafayette (14.93 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