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  • Mark Klein, MD
    400 Points

    Mark Klein, MD

    SVMC Multi-Specialty
    1033 Los Palos Drive, Suite A
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • John Rinderknecht, MD
    320 Points

    John Rinderknecht, MD

    1033 Los Palos Drive
    Suite A
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Frank M Ganzhorn, MD

    Frank M Ganzhorn, MD

    1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD
    SALINAS, CA 93901
  • Lily Zeng, MD 150 Points

    Lily Zeng, MD

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican
    Distance: 29.15 mi
    1595 Soquel Dr
    Suite 230
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  • James Louisell, MD 50 Points

    James Louisell, MD

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican
    Distance: 29.15 mi
    1595 Soquel Dr
    Suite 230
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  • John M Koostra, MD

    John M Koostra, MD

    Distance: 29.15 mi
    1595 SOQUEL DR STE 360
    SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
  • Aaron B Morse, MD

    Aaron B Morse, MD

    Distance: 29.15 mi
    1665 DOMINICAN WAY 222A
    SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

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