Atlanta, Georgia is home to 101 practicing pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists who have offices in 3 counties and 21 zip codes, including zip codes 30322, 30342, 30303, 30308, 30309, 30312, 30329, 30328, 30327, 30338, 30335, 30344, 30368, 30345, 30331, 30324, 30319, 30318, 30311, 30310, and 30307.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Atlanta has a population of 470,688, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 pulmonary doctor / pulmonologist for every 4,660 residents.

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According to 2005 Census estimates, Georgia has a population of 9,072,576. Of this population, 2,319,806 are under the age of 18 and 865,997 are at or above the age of 65.

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.