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  • Monisha Das-Ireland, MD
    300 Points

    Monisha Das-Ireland, MD

    Saint Luke's Pulmonary Specialists - East
    Distance: 26.26 mi
    20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd
    Suite 150
    Lee's Summit, MO 64086
  • Michael Makary, MD
    250 Points

    Michael Makary, MD

    Saint Luke's Pulmonary Specialists - East
    Distance: 26.26 mi
    20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd
    Suite 150
    Lee's Summit, MO 64086
  • John Ireland, DO
    150 Points

    John Ireland, DO

    Saint Luke's Pulmonary Specialists - East
    Distance: 26.26 mi
    20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd
    Suite 150
    Lee's Summit, MO 64086
  • Amelia Fitzpatrick, MD
    100 Points

    Amelia Fitzpatrick, MD

    Saint Luke's Pulmonary Specialists - East
    Distance: 26.26 mi
    20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd
    Suite 150
    Lee's Summit, MO 64086
  • Rebecca Ferguson, DO 50 Points

    Rebecca Ferguson, DO

    Saint Luke's Pulmonary Specialists - East
    Distance: 26.26 mi
    20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd
    Suite 150
    Lee's Summit, MO 64086
  • Sidney S Devins, MD 20 Points

    Sidney S Devins, MD

    Distance: 26.26 mi
    290 NE TUDOR RD
    LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
  • Tommy K Ko, MD

    Tommy K Ko, MD

    Distance: 26.26 mi
    290 NE TUDOR RD
    LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086

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