West Virginia (WV) 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. West Virginia has
68 practicing
pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density
in Beckley is 3,
in Bluefield is 1,
in Bridgeport is 1,
in Charleston is 9,
in Clarksburg is 6,
in Elkins is 1,
in Fairmont is 1,
in Glen Dale is 1,
in Grafton is 1,
in Grantsville is 1,
in Huntington is 9,
in Keyser is 1,
in Kingwood is 1,
in Lewisburg is 1,
in Logan is 1,
in Martinsburg is 3,
in Morgantown is 12,
in Oak Hill is 2,
in Parkersburg is 2,
in Princeton is 1,
in Ronceverte is 1,
in Shepherdstown is 1,
in South Charleston is 4,
in Weirton is 1,
in Weston is 1,
and in Wheeling is 3.
West Virginia Information
West Virginia is a mountainous state, located entirely within the Appalachian Mountain Range. It was admitted into statehood in 1863, and its population is 1,816,856. West Virginia’s capital is Charleston, located in the southwest part of the state. When in Charleston, see the West Virginia Cultural Center, the Charleston Town Center Mall with its three-story indoor waterfall and atrium, play at the Tri-State Racetrack and Gaming Center, or tour a nearby coal mine.
Many outdoor activities such as skiing, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, fishing and hunting are available to West Virginia visitors. Hike or bike a scenic trail, visit the cultural center or a museum, take a scenic train ride, or explore a cavern.
According to 2005 Census estimates, West Virginia has a population of 1,816,856.
Of this population, 375,871 are under the age of 18
and 276,973 are at or above the age of 65.
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