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Pulmonologists (Lung Doctors) in St. Louis, MO

155 listed in St. Louis, MO · Listings last verified October 2026 · How we vet listings

We list 155 pulmonologists, or lung doctors, in the St. Louis area, most of them in St. Louis, Chesterfield and Bridgeton. All are physicians (MD or DO), shown with the practice's phone number, address and Google rating where we could match one. 7 practices say they offer telehealth visits. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.

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Neil Ettinger, MD

St. Luke's Cardio-Pulmonary Associates

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.9 (74 Google reviews)

Address
222 S Woods Mill Rd Suite 310n, Chesterfield 63017
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 576-6700 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Nikhat Salamat, MD

SSM Health Medical Group

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.0 (7 Google reviews)

Address
12255 De Paul Dr Ste 500, Bridgeton 63044
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 209-5180 Website Directions

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Patrick B. Sandiford, MD

SSM Health Medical Group

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.0 (7 Google reviews)

Address
12255 De Paul Dr Ste 500, Bridgeton 63044
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 209-5180 Website Directions

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Patrick M. Duncan, MD

Pulmonary & Critical Care

Pulmonology

Address
3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 315a, St. Louis 63131
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 996-4700 Directions

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Peter G. Tuteur, MD

Center for Advanced Medicine - Lung Center

Pulmonology

Practice rating 5.0 (1 Google review)

Address
4921 Parkview Pl, St. Louis 63110
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 454-8917 Website Directions

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Praveen R. Chenna, MD

Center for Advanced Medicine - Lung Center

Pulmonology

Practice rating 5.0 (1 Google review)

Address
4921 Parkview Pl, St. Louis 63110
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 454-8917 Website Directions

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Praveena Uppal, MD

Midwest Acute Care Consultants

Pulmonology

Address
11155 Dunn Rd Ste 315e, St. Louis 63136
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 355-7500 Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Ramsey R. Hachem, MD

Center for Advanced Medicine - Lung Center

Pulmonology

Practice rating 5.0 (1 Google review)

Address
4921 Parkview Pl, St. Louis 63110
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 454-8917 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Richard A. Summa, MD

SSM Health Medical Group

Pulmonology

Practice rating 4.0 (7 Google reviews)

Address
12255 De Paul Dr Ste 500, Bridgeton 63044
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 291-9501 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Robert M. Bruce, MD

Center for Advanced Medicine - Lung Center

Pulmonology

Practice rating 5.0 (1 Google review)

Address
4921 Parkview Pl Suite 14e, St. Louis 63110
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 362-7276 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

In the St. Louis area

Our St. Louis listings cover the Missouri side of the metro: St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County and Lincoln County. Providers on the Illinois side, such as Belleville, Edwardsville and Alton, are listed under the Belleville–Metro East area.

Specialist care here is concentrated in a few large health systems: BJC HealthCare with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University physicians, Mercy, SSM Health and St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield. Each has clinics well beyond its main campus, so the same practice may have offices in the city, west St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Independent specialty groups practice alongside them, especially in Creve Coeur, Chesterfield and along the I-70 corridor in St. Peters, O'Fallon and Wentzville.

Most listings are in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, with a growing share in St. Charles County. If you live in Jefferson or Franklin County, check Festus and Washington before driving into the city.

Lung care in the area centers on the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Center for Advanced Medicine lung center, Mercy, SSM Health and St. Luke's. Pulmonologists often also practice sleep medicine, so the same office may handle both COPD and sleep apnea.

Nearby: Belleville–Metro East, IL · Columbia–Jefferson City, MO · Cape Girardeau, MO

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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