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COPD Specialists

418 verified specialists treating copd from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Temple University Hospital, Chester County Hospital, and WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Gerard Criner

Gerard Criner, MD

Founding Chair

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Thomas Gildea

Thomas Gildea, MD

Head, Section of Bronchology

Pulmonology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Interventional PulmonologyLung Transplant
James Stoller

James Stoller, M.D.

Chairman

Pulmonology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Ravi Kalhan

Ravi Kalhan, MD

Louis A. Simpson Professor of Pulmonary Medicine, Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology), Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Director, Asthma and COPD Program

Pulmonology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Pulmonary Critical Care
Stuart Garay

Stuart Garay, MD

Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine Board Certifications American Board of Internal Medicine

Pulmonology

New York, NY30+ years
Interstitial Lung Disease
Michael Cuttica

Michael Cuttica, MD

Professor, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Pulmonology

Lake Forest, IL20+ years
COPD & EmphysemaPulmonary Critical Care
Peter Mazzone

Peter Mazzone, M.D.

Pulmonology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Sharon Rosenberg

Sharon Rosenberg, MD

Director, Asthma and COPD Program

Pulmonology

Chicago, IL20+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Richard Gordon

Richard Gordon, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine

Pulmonology

New York, NY30+ years
Pulmonary Critical Care
Timothy Aksamit

Timothy Aksamit, M.D.

Medical Director, Mayo Mycobacterial and Bronchiectasis Clinic

Pulmonology

Owatonna, MN30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
John Hansen-Flaschen

John Hansen-Flaschen, MD

Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Douglas Conrad

Douglas Conrad, MD

Pulmonology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Ganesh Raghu

Ganesh Raghu, MD

Director, Interstitial Lung Disease/Sarcoid/Pulmonary Fibrosis Program; Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program

Pulmonology

Seattle, WA30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Loutfi Aboussouan

Loutfi Aboussouan, M.D.

Associate Professor, Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Pulmonology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Pulmonary Critical Care
Reena Mehra

Reena Mehra, MD

Professor (with tenure), Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; Head, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; A. Bruce Montgomery, MD, American Lung Association Endowed Chair in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Pulmonology

Seattle, WA30+ years
Ari Klapholz

Ari Klapholz, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine Board Certifications American Board of Internal Medicine

Pulmonology

New York, NY30+ years
Pulmonary Critical Care
David Kamelhar

David Kamelhar, MD

clinical professor

Pulmonology

New York, NY30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Michelle Prickett

Michelle Prickett, MD

Associate Professor

Pulmonology

Evanston, IL20+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Umur Hatipoglu

Umur Hatipoglu, MD

Pulmonology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Mark Aronica

Mark Aronica, M.D.

Pulmonology

Twinsburg, OH30+ years
Asthma & Airway Disease

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of copd specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists COPD as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a copd specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for copd depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these copd specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is COPD?
COPD is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches copd care.