Find & Book a Pulmonologist

A persistent cough, shortness of breath, or a worrying spot on a chest scan all point to the same specialist: a pulmonologist. These doctors focus on the lungs and airways, treating everything from asthma and COPD to sleep apnea, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung infections that won't clear. Because breathing problems often overlap with heart, sleep, and immune conditions, a pulmonologist's training in spirometry, bronchoscopy, and imaging helps pin down the real cause instead of treating symptoms one at a time. They also manage long-term conditions over years, adjusting inhalers, oxygen therapy, or CPAP settings as your lungs change. OpenMyPro connects you with verified pulmonologists and respiratory care specialists you can compare and book online.

What to look for in a pulmonologist

• ✓Board certification in pulmonary disease (and critical care medicine) through the American Board of Internal Medicine, plus experience with your specific condition such as COPD, asthma, or interstitial lung disease.
• ✓Access to in-office pulmonary function testing (spirometry) and the ability to order or perform bronchoscopy, so your diagnosis does not stall waiting on outside referrals.
• ✓Sleep medicine experience if you snore, wake unrested, or suspect sleep apnea, since many pulmonologists also read sleep studies and manage CPAP therapy.
• ✓A clear plan for long-term management, including inhaler technique coaching, supplemental oxygen, or pulmonary rehab referrals when appropriate.
• ✓Telehealth availability for medication check-ins and result reviews between in-person breathing tests.

How booking works on OpenMyPro

1. 1.Compare verified pulmonologists and respiratory care specialists by specialty, ratings, and real client reviews.
2. 2.Open a profile to see their services, experience, and available times.
3. 3.Book online in about 33 seconds — no phone tag, no waiting on a callback.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I see a pulmonologist instead of my primary care doctor?

See a pulmonologist if a cough lasts more than eight weeks, you get short of breath doing things that used to be easy, your asthma or COPD is not controlled on standard inhalers, you've had repeated pneumonia or bronchitis, or imaging found a lung nodule. A pulmonologist can run breathing tests and look inside the airways to find what a primary care visit cannot.

What happens at a first pulmonology appointment?

Expect a detailed history about your breathing, smoking, work and home exposures, and any prior scans. Most first visits include spirometry, where you breathe forcefully into a machine to measure airflow, and a pulse oximetry reading. The doctor may review or order a chest X-ray or CT scan and, depending on findings, schedule a sleep study or bronchoscopy to look at your airways directly.

Do pulmonologists treat sleep apnea and snoring?

Many do. Sleep-disordered breathing is closely tied to lung and oxygen function, so pulmonologists often order sleep studies, diagnose obstructive sleep apnea, and prescribe and fine-tune CPAP or BiPAP therapy. If your main issues are restless legs or insomnia rather than breathing, a sleep specialist may be a better fit.

What credentials should a pulmonologist have?

Look for an MD or DO who completed an internal medicine residency followed by a pulmonary disease fellowship, with board certification in pulmonary disease through the American Board of Internal Medicine. Many also hold certification in critical care or sleep medicine, which matters if your case involves the ICU, ventilator weaning, or sleep-related breathing problems.

Related professionals

• Find a Primary Care Doctor
• Find a Allergist
• Find a Cardiologist
• Find a Sleep Specialist

Related Resources