- Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists
- SC
- Charleston, SC
- Dr. Chitra Lal, MD

Dr. Chitra Lal, MD
Pulmonology•Female
Pulmonology
Dr. Chitra Lal, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lal has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Lung Disease. She graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University medical school in 1994. She is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, winner of the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Chitra Lal, MD
Pulmonology
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MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
Practice
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Lal is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center Charleston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonary disease.
At a Glance
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Lal
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Lal treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Lal treats other conditions, please contact the office at (843) 484-6275.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.
Dr. Lal is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.
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Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.
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Dr. Lal's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Asthma
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchoscopy
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Cryptococcosis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Esophageal Fistula
- Esophageal Varices
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Liver Cancer
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Osteosarcoma
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Sarcoidosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Study
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Ventral Hernia
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
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Dr. Lal accepts
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Dr. Lal accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Ambetter
- Superior Health Plan
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pulmonology
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chitra Lal, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients can also call (843) 484-6275.
Does Dr. Chitra Lal, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Lal has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Chitra Lal, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Chitra Lal, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Lal's profile to make an appointment.
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What are Dr. Chitra Lal, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Lal frequently treats Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Lung Disease. See all practice areas where Dr. Lal specializes.
Where is Dr. Chitra Lal, MD's office located?
Dr. Lal's office is located at 135 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.81% Patients that would definitely recommend, 11% higher than the national average
21 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
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