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Pulmonologists Accepting First Health in Philadelphia, PA

22 verified pulmonologists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including COPD & Emphysema, Lung Transplant, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Common hospital affiliations include Temple University Hospital, Chester County Hospital, and WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital.

Gerard Criner

Gerard Criner, MD

Founding Chair

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Jason Christie

Jason Christie, MD

Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Lung Transplant
Robert Kotloff

Robert Kotloff, MD

Craig and Elaine Dobbin/Nancy P. Blumenthal Professor of Advanced Lung Disease, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Interstitial Lung Disease
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
Denis Hadjiliadis

Denis Hadjiliadis, MD

Paul F. Harron, Jr. Professor of Medicine; Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, University of Pennsylvania; Co-Director, Cystic Fibrosis Program, Perelman School of Medicine

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Cystic FibrosisLung Transplant
Daniel Dorgan

Daniel Dorgan, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care), University of Pennsylvania

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Robert Satriale

Robert Satriale, MD

Clinical Adjunct

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Gina Hong

Gina Hong, MD MHC

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Sadia Benzaquen

Sadia Benzaquen, MD

Associate Professor, Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Interstitial Lung DiseaseInterventional Pulmonology
Paul Kinniry

Paul Kinniry, MD

Clinical Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care); Medical Director of Critical Care, Pennsylvania Hospital

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Tamara Mahr

Tamara Mahr, MD

Medical Director, Intermediate Critical Care Unit

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Andrew Gangemi

Andrew Gangemi, M.D.

Medical Director, Respiratory Therapy and Bronchoscopy Suite

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Jamie Garfield

Jamie Garfield, MD

Co-Director, Invasive Pulmonary Procedures Laboratory

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Maria Elena Vega Sanchez

Maria Elena Vega Sanchez, MD

Associate Program Director, Pulmonary Fellowship Program

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Gregory Kane

Gregory Kane, M.D.

Chair, Department of Medicine

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
William Schweickert

William Schweickert, MD

Vice Chair for Operations, Safety and Quality, Department of Medicine Director, Medical Critical Care Operations, University of Pennsylvania Health System Physician Executive for Patient Access and Throughput, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Professor of Clinical Medicine (Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care)

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Pulmonary Critical Care
Parag Desai

Parag Desai, M.D.

Professor, Clinical Thoracic Medicine and Surgery

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Aditi Satti

Aditi Satti, MD

Associate Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery; Director, Smoking Cessation Program

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
John McGinniss

John McGinniss, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA
Lung Transplant
Jason Ackrivo

Jason Ackrivo, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Pulmonary Critical Care

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these pulmonologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these pulmonologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pulmonologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including COPD & Emphysema, Lung Transplant, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these pulmonologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.