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

Malvika Sharma

Malvika Sharma, MD

Pulmonology

Durham, NC8 years
Sheylan Patel

Sheylan Patel, MD

Pulmonology

Cary, NC10+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Mitchell Rosen

Mitchell Rosen, MD

Pulmonology

Carmel, NY30+ years
Asthma & Airway Disease
Rajiv Dhand

Rajiv Dhand, MD

Chair

Pulmonology

Knoxville, TN30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Peter Sottile

Peter Sottile, M.D.

Associate Professor, Medicine-Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care

Pulmonology

Aurora, CO15+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Maria Elena Vega Sanchez

Maria Elena Vega Sanchez, MD

Associate Program Director, Pulmonary Fellowship Program

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Matthew Drake

Matthew Drake, M.D.

Division Head, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care

Pulmonology

Portland, OR15+ years
Asthma & Airway Disease
Edwin Silverman

Edwin Silverman, MD PHD

Professor of Medicine, Channing Division of Network Medicine

Pulmonology

Boston, MA30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Anne Manicone

Anne Manicone, M.D.

Professor

Pulmonology

Seattle, WA20+ years
Pulmonary Critical Care
Edward Naureckas

Edward Naureckas, MD

Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Chicago, IL30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Demondes Haynes

Demondes Haynes, M.D.

Associate Dean for Admissions, School of Medicine

Pulmonology

Jackson, MS20+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Jeffrey Drazen

Jeffrey Drazen, M.D.

Parker B. Francis Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Boston, MA30+ years
Asthma & Airway Disease
Gregory Blair

Gregory Blair, M.D.

Hematology

Carmichael, CA30+ years
Hematology & Oncology
James Crapo

James Crapo, MD

Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care

Pulmonology

Denver, CO30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Steven Albelda

Steven Albelda, MD

Vice Chief and Director, Lung Research, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Interstitial Lung Disease
Adam Shoffner

Adam Shoffner, MD

Critical Care Medicine

Pulmonology

Milwaukee, WI10+ years
Interventional Pulmonology
Donald Tashkin

Donald Tashkin, MD

Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Diane Gold

Diane Gold, M.D.

Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Boston, MA30+ years
Asthma & Airway Disease
Kathryn Robinett

Kathryn Robinett, M.D.

Associate Professor

Pulmonology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Asthma & Airway Disease
John Balmes

John Balmes, MD

Professor Emeritus, Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Pulmonology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
COPD & Emphysema

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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.