64 Pulmonologists Found in Independence, MO

We found 64 Pulmonologists available in Independence, MO with an average 5 stars across 119 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 20 Pulmonologists listed are accepting new patients and 23 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Mary Margaret Wurtz, MD

Sleep Medicine
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.2 mi
"I have been a patient of Dr Wurtz for 16 years. She has always been concerned with my health condition and does not hesitate to make suggestions that she feels might help." View Profile

Dr. Alfonso Jesse Martinez, MD

Sleep Medicine
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO5.2 mi
"Dr, Martinez is an extremely well informed physician who readily makes the patient part of the treatment paradigm.. He is friendly" View Profile

Dr. Dafer Mahmoud Samara, MD

Critical Care Medicine
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Dafer Mahmoud Samara, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael James Waxman, MD

Pulmonology
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Michael James Waxman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Lexington, MO(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Munaf Mustufabhai Siyamwala, MD

Pulmonology
21 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"I recently switched to Dr. Siyamwala for speed apnea treatment. I had a very difficult time using my CPAP previously. Dr. Siyamwala reviews my sleep study and CPAP data initially." View Profile

Dr. Andrew Lucas Bozarth, MD

Pulmonology
15 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Andrew Lucas Bozarth, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Grand Forks, ND and Overland Park, KS(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Jessica Michelle Roberts

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.2 mi
Jessica Michelle Roberts is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with another office in Independence, MO. View Profile

Kaylee Dawne Bruns

Nurse Practitioner
Independence, MO4.2 mi
Kaylee Dawne Bruns is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. Her specialties include Pulmonology, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Emily Elaine Tylski, DO

Critical Care Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Emily Elaine Tylski, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Lees Summit, MO(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Naima Farah

Critical Care Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Naima Farah is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Charlottesville, VA and Charlottesville, VA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Learned Robledo Gonzales, MD

Critical Care Medicine
32 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
Dr. Learned Robledo Gonzales, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with another office in Blue Springs, MO. He has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Amelia Gardner Fitzpatrick, MD

Pulmonology
27 years exp
Blue Springs, MO9.4 mi
"Amelia Fitzpatrick. She is smart, always happy, an told me I'd be around for a long time in her opinion." View Profile

Dr. Andrea Kristine Anthony, MD

Pulmonology
24 years exp
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
"If you want a physician that will tell you honestly what the situation is, she is the right one for you." View Profile

Dr. Jason Andrew Fieser, MD

Pulmonology
28 years exp
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
"Very good doctor who is patient oriented." View Profile

Dr. Philip Greyson Black, MD

Pediatrics
51 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
"He is the best doctor ever spends extra time when needed and is extremely helpful to me and my daughter...." View Profile

Dr. Abid Mushtaq Bhat, MD

Critical Care Medicine
31 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"Very good doctors" View Profile

Dr. Alexis Harper Meredith, MD

Critical Care Medicine
25 years exp
KANSAS CITY, MO9.0 mi
"Dr Meredith has been instrutmental in helping me to get control over my asthma, for years as a medical professional I was trying to do it on my own with my Primary care dr." View Profile

Dr. Dana Denise Vossler, MD

Critical Care Medicine
32 years exp
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
Dr. Dana Denise Vossler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in North Kansas City, MO, with other offices in North Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gary Ray Ripple, MD

Critical Care Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"Very nice doctor. He is very nice to his patients and has a wonderful bedside manner." View Profile

Dr. Terrence Wayne Carver, MD

Pediatrics
36 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Terrence Wayne Carver, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Overland Park, KS. He has 36 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Alvin Vishwanaut Singh, MD

Pulmonology
17 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
"I was a bit uneasy, as my infant son was referred to a specialist for his long lasting congestion issues. But Dr. Singh was so awesome!" View Profile

Dr. Tareq Zaza, MD

Critical Care Medicine
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO7.3 mi
Dr. Tareq Zaza, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Springfield, IL and Springfield, IL. He has 25 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gary Allen Salzman, MD

Pulmonology
46 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Gary Allen Salzman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. He has 46 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Christopher David Streiler, MD

Pulmonology
11 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Christopher David Streiler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Dr. Hugo Escobar, MD

Pulmonology
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Hugo Escobar, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Overland Park, KS. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Trudy Mikhail Shady, MD

Critical Care Medicine
38 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
Dr. Trudy Mikhail Shady, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with other offices in Blue Springs, MO and Fort Lauderdale, FL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gretchen Renae Winter

Critical Care Medicine
14 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
Dr. Gretchen Renae Winter is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with other offices in Manchester, CT and Somers Point, NJ(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Rebecca Ann Ferguson, DO

Critical Care Medicine
17 years exp
Kansas City, MO7.3 mi
Dr. Rebecca Ann Ferguson, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. George Robert Reisz, MD

Critical Care Medicine
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO8.5 mi
"Dr Reisz is a vry good doctor i have had him sinve 1993 he has taken good care of me i have lupus almost died since i have been under his care i havent had any reoccurences minor flare he is kind and truly care about his patients and im tryin to contine care but just cant find i wish him well" View Profile

Dr. Dennis R Pyszczynski, MD

Internal Medicine
50 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"I have asthma real bad and this doctor was my pulmonary doctor for 13 years and he was the best doctor I had ever had to care for my asthma, he knows his business." View Profile

Dr. Kenneth George Kalassian, MD

Critical Care Medicine
35 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
Dr. Kenneth George Kalassian, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with other offices in TAMPA, FL and Conway, SC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Justin Larkin Ranes, MD

Critical Care Medicine
26 years exp
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
"Explained tests etc. without using any fancy language that the average person couldn't understand. Pleasant personality." View Profile

Dr. Debashree Tosh-Mitchell, MD

Critical Care Medicine
18 years exp
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
Dr. Debashree Tosh-Mitchell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in North Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and North Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
KANSAS CITY, MO4.3 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in KANSAS CITY, MO, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Dr. Robert Michael Bruce, MD

Pulmonology
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Lees Summit, MO9.1 mi
"Dr Bruce is one of the best Pulmonologists in the entire country" View Profile

Dr. Mark William Plautz, MD

Critical Care Medicine
44 years exp
Kansas City, MO7.3 mi
"It is obvious he really cares about his patients. His follow-up is impressive and he is very knowledgeable." View Profile

Dr. Ashraf Anwar Samy Gohar, MD

Critical Care Medicine
37 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Ashraf Anwar Samy Gohar, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. He has 37 years of experience. View Profile

Heather Renee Cronander

Nurse Practitioner
Lees Summit, MO5.8 mi
Heather Renee Cronander is a health care provider primarily located in Lees Summit, MO. Her specialties include Pulmonology, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Zarmina Ehsan, MD

Sleep Medicine
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Zarmina Ehsan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Overland Park, KS. She has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Bahauddin Abdul-Jawad Al-Shawwa, MD

Pediatrics
31 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Bahauddin Abdul-Jawad Al-Shawwa, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Overland Park, KS. He has 31 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jade B Tam Williams, MD

Pulmonology
16 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Jade B Tam Williams, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. She has 16 years of experience. Her specialties include Pulmonology. View Profile

Dr. Andrea Elizabeth Covey, MD

Critical Care Medicine
18 years exp
Kansas City, MO7.3 mi
Dr. Andrea Elizabeth Covey, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. She has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Rita Anne Mangold

Pulmonology
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO8.5 mi
Rita Anne Mangold is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Leslie Becker Coffman

Nurse Practitioner
Kansas City, MO8.5 mi
Leslie Becker Coffman is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Dr. Tariq Husam Eddin Mohammad Musa, MD

Pulmonology
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Blue Springs, MO8.7 mi
Dr. Tariq Husam Eddin Mohammad Musa, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with other offices in Blue Springs, MO and Kansas City, KS(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Dale Wallace Smith, MD

Critical Care Medicine
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Blue Springs, MO8.7 mi
Dr. Dale Wallace Smith, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, KS(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Chibuzo Clement Odigwe, MD

Critical Care Medicine
19 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
Dr. Chibuzo Clement Odigwe, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with other offices in Mobile, AL and Mobile, AL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Brittany Nicole Little, DO

Pulmonology
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
Dr. Brittany Nicole Little, DO is a health care provider primarily located in North Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, KS and North Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Dr. Sarah Ann Dubin, MD

Critical Care Medicine
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Sarah Ann Dubin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO. She has 16 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rana Khazar Tal Alzoubi, MD

Critical Care Medicine
24 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Rana Khazar Tal Alzoubi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. She has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Azzam Arfan Paroya

Pulmonology
8 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Azzam Arfan Paroya is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. He has 8 years of experience. His specialties include Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine. View Profile

Ellen Marie Meier

Nurse Practitioner
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Ellen Marie Meier is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. Her specialties include Pulmonology, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Samira Naime, MD

Sleep Medicine
14 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Samira Naime, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS. She has 14 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Grant Searing Hamill

Critical Care Medicine
10 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Grant Searing Hamill is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Omaha, NE. He has 10 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Michael David Kramer

Allergy & Immunology
45 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Michael David Kramer is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. He has 45 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Stephen Scott Cliff

Pediatrics
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Stephen Scott Cliff is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Saint Louis, MO and Overland Park, KS. View Profile

Dr. Erin Kelsey Webb, MD

Pulmonology
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Erin Kelsey Webb, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Overland Park, KS. View Profile

Dr. Nadine Mokhallati, MD

Pulmonology
17 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Nadine Mokhallati, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Overland Park, KS. View Profile

Dr. Brandon Matthew Blount

Pediatrics
7 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Brandon Matthew Blount is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. He has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Chandra Swanson

Pulmonology
6 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Chandra Swanson is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO. She has 6 years of experience. View Profile

What is a Pulmonologist and How Can They Help You?

A pulmonologist diagnoses and treats respiratory system diseases affecting lungs and airways. These specialists manage breathing disorders, pulmonary pathology, and critical respiratory care.

Pulmonologists complete medical school, a three-year internal medicine residency, and a two- to three-year pulmonary medicine fellowship. Many complete combined pulmonary-critical care training, with some pursuing interventional pulmonology or sleep medicine.

A Pulmonologist's clinical duties include:

  • Specializes in pulmonary function, airway health, and respiratory mechanics
  • Conducts respiratory function testing, bronchoscopic examinations, sleep evaluations, and chest imaging interpretation
  • Manages bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive disease, pneumonic infections, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary malignancies, sleep breathing disorders, and respiratory compromise
  • Employs inhalation therapies, biologic agents, bronchoscopic techniques, supplemental oxygen, and ventilatory support
  • Alternative names: respiratory specialist, pulmonary physician, lung specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Pulmonologist in Independence who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Pulmonologists in Independence who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Pulmonologists in Independence who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Pulmonologists providing telehealth services in Independence. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Pulmonologists in Independence?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Pulmonologists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Pulmonologist in Independence?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Independence. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Pulmonologists in Independence have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Independence. This helps you find a Pulmonologist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Pulmonologists in Independence without calling?
Search for Pulmonologists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Pulmonologist in Independence with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Pulmonologists in Independence. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Pulmonologist in Independence?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Pulmonologist.
How can I locate a Pulmonologist in Independence who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Pulmonologists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Pulmonologist in Independence who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Pulmonologists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Pulmonologists who work there.

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