Condition
Lung Nodules
Small growths in the lung, often found on a chest scan. Most are not cancer, and many are watched over time with follow-up scans.
Also called: spot on the lung, pulmonary nodule, spot on lung, lung spot
Who Can Help with Lung Nodules?
- Pulmonologists
A physician who treats lung and breathing conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung infections and sleep apnea.
- Cardiothoracic Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the heart, lungs, esophagus and other organs in the chest.
- Radiologists
A physician who reads X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds and other medical images to help diagnose illness.
Where Practices List Lung Nodules
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Redding, CA (62)
- Mooresville, NC (32)
- Houston, TX (28)
- Greenville, NC (7)
- Columbus, GA (4)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about lung nodules and what is right for you.