Washington (WA) Pulmonology Doctors and Physicians
Find comprehensive reports and ratings on a local pulmonary doctor / pulmonologist doctor, physician, or surgeon.
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 Broncho-Esophagology, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Lung Disorders, cystic fibrosis, Asthma, pectus excavatum, and Emphysema.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Washington has
258 practicing
pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density
in Aberdeen is 2,
in Auburn is 2,
in Bellevue is 9,
in Bellingham is 7,
in Bremerton is 12,
in Burien is 4,
in Edmonds is 6,
in Everett is 17,
in Federal Way is 2,
in Kennewick is 1,
in Kirkland is 6,
in Lacey is 1,
in Lakewood is 1,
in Longview is 4,
in Mount Vernon is 3,
in Olympia is 7,
in Pasco is 1,
in Port Angeles is 1,
in Pullman is 1,
in Puyallup is 4,
in Redmond is 4,
in Renton is 5,
in Richland is 3,
in Seattle is 98,
in Sequim is 1,
in Spokane is 15,
in Tacoma is 23,
in Toppenish is 1,
in Vancouver is 10,
in Walla Walla is 4,
in Wenatchee is 4,
and in Yakima is 6.
Washington Information
Washington State was named for George Washington, the first American president. Washington achieved statehood in 1889, its capital is Olympia, and its population is now 6,287,759. The Pacific Ocean is on the west border, and the Cascade Mountain Range covers much of the central part of the state.
Tour the scenery of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands in a ferry or take a whale-watching tour while you’re in the coastal area. Inland, visit one of more than 350 wineries. In Seattle, the Pike Place market is a must-see, as is the Space Needle. Take a trip to visit Mt. Saint Helens, a National Volcanic Monument, or tour the Mount Rainier National Park.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Washington has a population of 6,287,759.
Of this population, 1,395,504 are under the age of 18
and 714,850 are at or above the age of 65.
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