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Dr. Arthur Knodel, MD

Pulmonology | 45+ years of experience

45+ years of experience
5 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 5.0 Star Rating (5 reviews)
5 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 5.0 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

2209 E 32nd St · Tacoma, WA 98404
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About Dr. Knodel

Dr. Arthur Knodel, MD is a board-certified pulmonology specialist in Tacoma, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Education & Certifications

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Medical School, 1977

Languages spoken

N/A

NPI number

1619960523

Top Hospital

Healthgrades Quality Award Medallion
Dr. Knodel is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital Tacoma, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.

Highlights

Dr. Knodel specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine
Explains Conditions Well
Low Wait Times
Friendly Staff
Easy Scheduling

Experience

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What Dr. Knodel treats most often

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Knodel treats most frequently.
Treatment Frequency

Dr. Knodel treats Shortness of Breath much more often than similar providers.

Dr. Knodel treats COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) more often than similar providers.

Dr. Knodel treats Emphysema more often than similar providers.

Dr. Knodel's conditions and procedures:

  • Shortness of Breath
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Emphysema
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Asthma
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Bronchitis
  • Severe Asthma
  • Mild Asthma
  • Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
  • Pleurisy
  • Sleep Study
  • Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Pneumonia
  • Central Cyanosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Acute Respiratory Infection
  • Acidosis
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Moderate Asthma
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Alkalosis
  • Aspergillosis
  • Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
  • Benign Lung Neoplasms
  • Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
  • Chronic Bronchiolitis
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Empyema
  • Goodpasture's Disease
  • Hypoxemia
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Long COVID Disorder
  • Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Spontaneous Pneumothorax
  • Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Adrenal Gland Cancer
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Biliary Atresia
  • Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Cough
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Fistula
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
  • Ileus
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Nodule
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
  • Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
  • Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
  • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus
  • Rib Fracture
  • Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Swine Flu
  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Tuberculosis
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis
  • Wheezing
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
  • Respiratory Management
  • Smoking Cessation Counseling
  • Thoracentesis

Dr. Knodel's Reviews

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Great asthma specialist
Dr knodel is a great listener and he is very professional and courteous and pretty much able to see you or speak with you in time of need
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Christopher Brown – Sep 16, 2022
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Dr. Knodel is very professional and knowledgeable. He handles my sleep apnea and I am very satisfied. I am a healthcare nurse.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Lakebay, WA – Mar 06, 2019
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Locations

Practice

1
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
2209 E 32nd St
Tacoma, WA 98404

Affiliated Hospitals

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Recipient of 10
hospital awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ 2025, 2024

Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

85%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
75%
Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

2% lower than the national average

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