Black Pulmonology Providers in GA

Black Americans die of asthma at nearly 3 times the rate of white Americans, and Black children are 4 times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma (CDC, 2022). Sarcoidosis is up to 3 times more common and more severe in Black patients, and lung cancer mortality disparities persist even after accounting for smoking history. Pulmonologists manage asthma, COPD, pulmonary sarcoidosis, sleep apnea, and interstitial lung disease.

Conditions we cover

• Asthma, including severe and eosinophilic asthma
• COPD
• Sarcoidosis
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis
• Lung cancer screening

When to book

• Asthma requiring rescue inhaler more than twice per week
• Chronic cough lasting over 8 weeks
• Witnessed apnea or daytime sleepiness
• Shortness of breath on minimal exertion

Advocacy prompts

• Am I eligible for biologics (Dupixent, Tezspire, Nucala) for severe asthma?
• Given my smoking history and age, do I qualify for annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening?
• Should I have a home sleep study?