Wisconsin (WI) Pulmonology Doctors and Physicians

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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. Wisconsin has 217 practicing pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density in Appleton is 8, in Ashland is 4, in Baraboo is 1, in Beloit is 1, in Brookfield is 1, in Cedarburg is 2, in Columbus is 1, in Cudahy is 3, in Eau Claire is 14, in Fitchburg is 2, in Fond du Lac is 2, in Fort Atkinson is 1, in Glendale is 3, in Green Bay is 15, in Hales Corners is 1, in Hayward is 2, in Hudson is 3, in Janesville is 3, in Kenosha is 3, in La Crosse is 9, in Madison is 35, in Marinette is 2, in Marshfield is 6, in Medford is 1, in Menasha is 1, in Menomonee Falls is 2, in Mequon is 3, in Merrill is 1, in Milwaukee is 55, in Monroe is 1, in Neenah is 1, in New London is 1, in New Richmond is 1, in Oconto Falls is 1, in Oshkosh is 5, in Pewaukee is 1, in Portage is 1, in Racine is 6, in Rhinelander is 1, in Saint Croix Falls is 3, in Sheboygan is 5, in Spooner is 2, in Stevens Point is 2, in Superior is 1, in Tomah is 1, in Two Rivers is 3, in Verona is 1, in Waukesha is 5, in Wauwatosa is 6, in West Allis is 2, in West Bend is 2, in Whitewater is 1, and in Wisconsin Rapids is 3.

Wisconsin Information

Located adjacent to the Great Lakes, Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848. Madison, the capital, is located in the south central part of the state, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city, is home to a variety of cultural activities, including a world-renowned zoo, many museums, theaters, mansions, breweries, and parks. The Lakefront Festival of the Arts in June draws exhibitors from all over the country. Northern Wisconsin is a golfing, fishing and hunting paradise, and in winter, vacationers take part in snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. This area is also rich with Native American history and culture. Known as America’s Dairyland, farming and agriculture is a major industry in Wisconsin.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Wisconsin has a population of 5,536,201. Of this population, 1,266,074 are under the age of 18 and 719,835 are at or above the age of 65.


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