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Pulmonologists (Lung Doctors) in Johnson City–Tri-Cities, TN

32 listed in Johnson City–Tri-Cities, TN · Listings last verified October 2026 · How we vet listings

We list 32 pulmonologists, or lung doctors, in the Johnson City–Tri-Cities area, most of them in Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City. All are physicians (MD or DO), shown with the practice's phone number, address and Google rating where we could match one. 5 practices say they offer telehealth visits. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.

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Adil K. Warsy, MD

Blue Ridge Cardiology Group

Pulmonology

Address
2205 Pavilion Dr Suite 201b, Kingsport 37660
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 857-7650 Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Ahmad Albalbissi, MD

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology and Sleep

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.8 (106 Google reviews)

Address
1 Medical Park Blvd Ste 205e, Bristol 37620
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 844-5520 Website Directions

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Amanda K. Vanlandingham, DO

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.8 (60 Google reviews)

Address
310 N State Of Franklin Rd Ste 303, Johnson City 37604
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 926-8181 Website Directions

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April M. Lambert-Drwiega, DO

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Address
1497 W Elk Ave Ste 22b, Elizabethton 37643
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 547-7380 Website Directions

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Girendra V. Hoskere, MD

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology and Sleep

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.8 (106 Google reviews)

Address
1 Medical Park Blvd Ste 205e, Bristol 37620
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 844-5520 Website Directions

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Jayant B. Mehta, MD

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.8 (60 Google reviews)

Address
310 N State Of Franklin Rd Suite 303, Johnson City 37604
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 926-8181 Website Directions

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Jeff R. Farrow, MD

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.8 (60 Google reviews)

Address
310 N State Of Franklin Road Suite 303, Johnson City 37604
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 926-8181 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

John G. Byers Jr., MD

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology and Sleep

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.8 (106 Google reviews)

Address
1 Medical Park Blvd Suite 3w, Bristol 37620
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 844-5583 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Kevin S. Cornwell, MD

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology and Sleep

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.9 (234 Google reviews)

Address
111 W Stone Dr Ste 100, Kingsport 37660
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 247-5197 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Larry J. Foster, MD

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology and Sleep

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.9 (234 Google reviews)

Address
111 W Stone Dr Suite 100, Kingsport 37660
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 247-5197 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Lisa A. McKinney Smith, DO

HMG Pulmonology at Medical Plaza

Pulmonology

Practice rating 3.7 (3 Google reviews)

Address
105 W Stone Dr Ste 1j, Kingsport 37660
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 378-7654 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Lucinda Miller, MD

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology and Sleep

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.9 (234 Google reviews)

Address
111 W Stone Dr Suite 100, Kingsport 37660
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 247-5197 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Maria Carmina C. Garcia, MD

Ballad Health Medical Associates Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.8 (60 Google reviews)

Address
310 N State Of Franklin Rd Ste 303, Johnson City 37604
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (423) 926-8181 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

In the Johnson City–Tri-Cities area

Our Johnson City–Tri-Cities listings cover the Tennessee side of the Tri-Cities: Sullivan County, Washington County, Greene County, Carter County and Hawkins County. That includes Bristol, Tennessee, but not Bristol, Virginia, or other towns across the state line.

Specialist care here runs mostly through Ballad Health and ETSU Health, the practice of East Tennessee State University's medical school. Frontier Health is the main community mental health provider. Holston Medical Group and independent groups such as Gastrointestinal Associates of Northeast Tennessee practice alongside them.

Johnson City and Kingsport have the most listings, followed by Bristol. Mountain Home, next to Johnson City, is home to the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, which serves veterans. If you live in Greene, Carter or Hawkins County, check Greeneville, Elizabethton or Rogersville before driving to the larger towns.

Lung care in the Tri-Cities comes mainly from Ballad Health Medical Associates' pulmonology and sleep practices and Holston Medical Group. Offices are in Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City, with a few in Elizabethton, Greeneville and Rogersville. Many pulmonologists also treat sleep apnea.

Nearby: Knoxville, TN · Chattanooga, TN

How to choose a pulmonologist

A pulmonologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the lungs and airways. People see one for asthma that's hard to control, COPD, a cough that won't go away, lung nodules found on a scan, pneumonia that keeps coming back, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis and sleep apnea [2]. Most people see one after a referral from their primary care doctor.

Start with the kind of care you need. Many pulmonologists also work in other areas:

  • General pulmonologists handle most needs: breathing tests, asthma and COPD care, and follow-up on lung nodules.
  • Critical care doctors treat very sick patients in the hospital ICU. Many pulmonologists split their time between the clinic and the ICU.
  • Sleep medicine doctors diagnose and treat sleep apnea and other sleep problems. Many pulmonologists are also trained in sleep medicine.
  • Interventional pulmonologists do advanced scope procedures in the airways, such as biopsies of lung nodules.

If you're not sure, a general pulmonologist is the right first stop. They'll refer you on if you need a subspecialist.

Check credentials. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies doctors in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. You can look up any doctor's certification for free on the ABIM website [1]. Our listings show the credentials doctors report in the federal NPI registry, but we don't verify board certification.

Ask about testing. Most lung care starts with tests. Ask whether the practice does breathing tests (pulmonary function tests) and sleep studies in the office, or sends you elsewhere. For sleep apnea, ask if they offer home sleep tests.

Know if you qualify for lung cancer screening. Experts recommend a yearly low-dose CT scan for adults ages 50 to 80 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and still smoke or quit within the past 15 years [3]. Medicare covers this screening once a year for people who qualify [4].

Confirm insurance before you book. Practices change the plans they accept, so call the office or check your insurer's directory. HMO plans usually need a referral first. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary specialist visits; you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after your deductible [5].

Know when not to wait. Breathing trouble that comes on suddenly or makes it hard to talk, or someone who stops breathing, needs emergency care, not an appointment [6]. Call 911.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral to see a pulmonologist?

It depends on your insurance. Most HMO plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before they'll cover a specialist visit. PPO plans and traditional Medicare usually don't. Even without a requirement, many lung practices ask for your recent chest X-ray, CT scan or test results, so call ahead and ask what to bring.

What happens at a first pulmonology appointment?

Expect questions about your breathing, cough, sleep, smoking history, work and home exposures, and medications, plus a physical exam. Many first visits include breathing tests that measure how well your lungs move air. The doctor may order a chest CT, blood work or a sleep study. Bring your inhalers and any recent scans.

Do pulmonologists treat sleep apnea?

Many do. Sleep medicine is a separate board certification, and many pulmonologists hold it. A sleep doctor can order a sleep study, at home or in a lab, and manage treatment such as a CPAP machine. Ask the practice whether they treat sleep apnea before you book, since not every lung doctor does.

Who should get screened for lung cancer?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends a yearly low-dose CT scan for adults ages 50 to 80 who have smoked at least 20 pack-years and still smoke or quit within the past 15 years. A pack-year is one pack a day for one year. Medicare covers yearly screening for people ages 50 to 77 who qualify.

How do I know if a pulmonologist is board certified?

Look the doctor up on the American Board of Internal Medicine's free "Verify a Physician" tool. It shows whether a doctor is certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine or sleep medicine. Our listings show the credentials doctors report to the NPI registry, but we don't verify certification ourselves.

Sources

  1. American Board of Internal Medicine — Verify a physician's certification
  2. American Thoracic Society — Patient resources
  3. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force — Lung cancer screening
  4. Medicare.gov — Lung cancer screenings
  5. Medicare.gov — Doctor & other health care provider services (Part B)
  6. MedlinePlus — Breathing difficulty