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Pulmonologist Referral near North Alabama

Posted by 4slk @4slk, Jul 14, 2023

I live in north alabama and looking for a new pulmonologist. I am new to this forum so haven’t looked around. I am antibiotic resistant but supposedly stable. I have had COVID two times and coughed up blood/clot both times. This is why I am looking for someone that specializes in mac treatment. Thank you

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 14, 2023

@4slk Welcome to Mayo Connect. I am going to ask our moderator to change the title of your post to include your location. That way you are more likely to find a referral to a doctor accessible to you. It can be difficult to find a specialist in MAC in many area as it is a rare disease.

In the mean time, feel free to browse through our support group discussion and you will find some helpful information.

I am glad to hear that your are stable - it gives you time to find care.
Sue

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mike1941 | @mike1941 | Jul 14, 2023

Dr Brian Garcia at UAB is excellent ph 205-346-3627
Best way to reach him is by phone or email Bgarcia@ us mc.edu.
Best wishes, Bonnie

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mike1941 | @mike1941 | Jul 14, 2023
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Dr Brian Garcia at UAB is excellent ph 205-346-3627
Best way to reach him is by phone or email Bgarcia@ us mc.edu.
Best wishes, Bonnie

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cavlover | @cavlover | Jul 15, 2023

I love Dr. Solomon at UAB. I am so grateful that Linda Esposito recommended him to me. He is patient (I ask so many questions!!) and explains everything well. He studied in Colorado and works on research studies for phage therapy as well. We’re lucky to have him here in Alabama.
I think going to a teaching university is beneficial.

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4slk | @4slk | Jul 15, 2023

Thanks for responding! What is phage therapy?

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cavlover | @cavlover | Jul 15, 2023
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@4slk

Thanks for responding! What is phage therapy?

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If you enter phage therapy in the search bar, you will find discussion topics about it. Hope that helps!

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Jul 16, 2023

Hi 4slk. I see Dr. Bryan Garcia at Kirkland Clinic (UAB in Birmingham). He is one of the two doctors working in the newly established NTM clinic there. Before seeing him, I had to drive to Emory in Atlanta but that was a blessing because I had not been able to find anyone in my area who was knowledgeable enough to treat me. Now my drive is 1' 15" instead of 3' 30". Best of luck.

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