Pulmonology is the study of the pulmonary system and its associated organs. It is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on diseases of the respiratory system, specifically the lungs and the pulmonary circulation, bronchial tubes, upper respiratory tract (nose, pharynx and throat) and heart.
Pulmonologists are specially trained in diseases of the respiratory system (chest), such as chronic asthma, chronic bronchitis, mesothelioma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, AIDS-related pulmonary complications, and complicated chest infections. A pulmonologist cares for patients with complex pulmonary problems that may not be managed by a general internist. They often function as critical care physicians.
Pulmonologists typically evaluate patients before major surgeries, which are typically performed by thoracic surgeons. However, pulmonologists perform specialized surgical procedures, such as lung biopsies, bronchoscopy, intubation, and cricothyrotomy.
A pulmonologist completes medical school and at least three years of post-graduate training in internal medical, followed by 2-3 years of pulmonology and critical care fellowship training.
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Maricopa Medical Center
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University Of Medicine Of Tirana (Umt) - 1997
University Of Medicine Of Tirana (Umt) - 1997
Languages Spoken
English
Location & Hours
Alba Pulmonary Group
290 S Alma School Rd Ste 11, Chandler, AZ 85224
Mon:8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue:8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed:8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu:8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri:8:30 am - 4:30 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Internal Medicine
Pulmonology
Critical Care Medicine
Conditions Addressed
Influenza
Emphysema
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Bacterial Pneumonia
Chronic Bronchitis
Sarcoidosis
Bronchial Asthma
Viral Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Bronchitis
Pneumonia
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Procedures Performed
Sleep and EEG Testing
Insurance Accepted
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