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Shelbyville (17.84 mi)

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40065 (1) (18.02 mi)
40504 (2) (21.73 mi)
40503 (6) (22.84 mi)
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  • Greg J. Pfister, MD
    200 Points

    Greg J. Pfister, MD

    UofL Physicians – Pulmonary Associates
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    731 Hospital Drive
    Suite 1
    Shelbyville, KY 40065
  • Iram Nawaz, MD
    150 Points

    Iram Nawaz, MD

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Pulmonology, Fountain Ct
    Distance: 25.82 mi
    211 Fountain Court
    Suite 210
    Lexington, KY 40509
  • Yuri Villaran, MD 100 Points

    Yuri Villaran, MD

    Pulmonary Associates
    Distance: 25.82 mi
    166 PASADENA DR
    LEXINGTON, KY 40503
  • J R Thompson, MD 20 Points

    J R Thompson, MD

    Distance: 25.82 mi
    166 PASADENA DR
    LEXINGTON, KY 40503
  • John R White, MD 10 Points

    John R White, MD

    Distance: 25.82 mi
    166 PASADENA DR
    LEXINGTON, KY 40503
  • Emhemmid Karem, MD

    Emhemmid Karem, MD

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine
    Distance: 25.82 mi
    1401 Harrodsburg Road
    Suite C-405
    Lexington, KY 40504
  • Ibrahim Shahoub, MD

    Ibrahim Shahoub, MD

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine
    Distance: 25.82 mi
    1401 Harrodsburg Road
    Suite C-405
    Lexington, KY 40504
  • Donna Gerhardstein, MD

    Donna Gerhardstein, MD

    Distance: 25.82 mi
    166 PASADENA DR
    LEXINGTON, KY 40503
  • John M Harrison, MD

    John M Harrison, MD

    Distance: 25.82 mi
    166 PASADENA DR
    LEXINGTON, KY 40503
  • Alexander E Tzouanakis, MD

    Alexander E Tzouanakis, MD

    Distance: 25.82 mi
    166 PASADENA DR
    LEXINGTON, KY 40503

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Shelbyville (17.84 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