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Beckley (15.2 mi)

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25801 (5) (14.71 mi)
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  • William R Powers, DO 110 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    William R Powers, DO

    Stanaford Medical Clinic
    Distance: 15.2 mi
    451 STANAFORD RD
    BECKLEY, WV 25801
  • Charles E Porterfield, DO 20 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Charles E Porterfield, DO

    Distance: 15.2 mi
    3771 ROBERT C BYRD DR
    BECKLEY, WV 25801
  • Roy J Yates, MD 10 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Roy J Yates, MD

    Distance: 15.2 mi
    302 CARRIAGE DR
    BECKLEY, WV 25801
  • Norma J Mullins, MD

    Norma J Mullins, MD

    Distance: 15.2 mi
    3771 ROBERT C BYRD DR
    BECKLEY, WV 25801
  • Roy J Yates, MD

    Roy J Yates, MD

    Distance: 15.2 mi
    252 RURAL ACRES DR
    BECKLEY, WV 25801
  • Roy J Yates, MD

    Roy J Yates, MD

    Distance: 27.91 mi
    RTE 1
    RAVENCLIFF, WV 25913

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Beckley (15.2 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