Pulmonologist

Responsibilities
• Performing diagnostic procedures, such as pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopies, sputum analysis, biopsies, cultures, and arterial blood gas tests
• Providing patients with ongoing care for chronic conditions such as asthma, lung cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis or pneumonia
• Performing surgery to treat lung diseases or disorders that cannot be treated through other means
• Prescribing medications to help control symptoms of certain conditions
• Diagnosing and treating patients with pulmonary disorders including asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis, pneumonia, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, lung infections, and other conditions
• Providing medical care to patients in hospitals or intensive care units while supervising the work of other medical staff members
• Tracking patient's progress with periodic follow up visits