Find a Pulmonary Doctor / Pulmonologist in Rainbow City, Alabama (AL)
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Local Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists
Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD
- 1401 Rainbow Drive
- Gadsden,
- Alabama
- 35903
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonology
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Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
Rainbow City Information
Rainbow City, Alabama is home to 1 practicing pulmonary doctor / pulmonologist who has an office in the zip code 35901.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Rainbow City has a population of 8,880, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 pulmonary doctor / pulmonologist for every 8,880 residents.
Alabama Information
Montgomery is the capital city of this southern state, though Birmingham is its largest city. Population in 2005 was 4,557,808. Alabama is the birthplace of historical figures Hank Aaron, Helen Keller, and George Washington Carver. Take an airboat tour on the Mobile river delta, see the Alabama Civil Rights museum in Mantua, or tour the Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham. Visit the Shakespeare Festival Theater Complex in Montgomery, or play a round of golf at one of Alabama’s many acclaimed courses. From the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the state’s north to the Gulf coast beaches in the south, Alabama’s scenery includes a varied and diverse landscape.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Alabama has a population of 4,557,808. Of this population, 1,074,627 are under the age of 18 and 600,258 are at or above the age of 65.
Pulmonology Information
Description
Pulmonology involves the study and treatment of respiratory diseases and disorders. A pulmonary physician, or pulmonologist, treats diseases of the lungs, airways, and all other respiratory organs. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other respiratory problems, and uses a variety of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques to help patients.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Emphysema, Broncho-Esophagology, Pneumonia, Lung Disorders, cystic fibrosis, Asthma, Bronchitis, and pectus excavatum.
