Nearby Cities

Lufkin (13.41 mi)
Nacogdoches (24.21 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

75904 (4) (17.36 mi)
75961 (1) (21.37 mi)
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  • Jose A Capellan, MD 30 Points

    Jose A Capellan, MD

    Distance: 13.41 mi
    3 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
    LUFKIN, TX 75904
  • Abraham F Cheriyan, MD

    Abraham F Cheriyan, MD

    Distance: 13.41 mi
    200 S JOHN REDDITT DR
    LUFKIN, TX 75904
  • Sushil George, MD

    Sushil George, MD

    Distance: 13.41 mi
    200 S REDDITT DR
    LUFKIN, TX 75904
  • Jacob M Thomas, MD

    Jacob M Thomas, MD

    Distance: 13.41 mi
    818 W FRANK AVE
    LUFKIN, TX 75904
  • Loyd Whitley, MD
    150 Points

    Loyd Whitley, MD

    Pulmonary Medicine of Nacogdoches
    Distance: 24.22 mi
    4848 NE Stallings Dr
    Ste 207
    Nacogdoches, TX 75965
  • Nader K Hijazi, MD

    Nader K Hijazi, MD

    Distance: 24.22 mi
    1303 N MOUND ST
    NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961
  • Mark Saldana, PA-C

    Mark Saldana, PA-C

    Pulmonary Medicine of Nacogdoches
    Distance: 24.22 mi
    4848 NE Stallings Dr
    Ste 207
    Nacogdoches, TX 75965
  • Robert T Savage, MD

    Robert T Savage, MD

    Distance: 24.22 mi
    4800 NE STALLINGS DR STE 1500
    NACOGDOCHES, TX 75965

Nearby Cities

Lufkin (13.41 mi)
Nacogdoches (24.21 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