Amber J. Oberle, MD is board certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine and sees adults at Duke’s Durham Asthma, Allergy, and Airway Center.
Adults seeking evaluation or treatment for asthma
Adults with COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, or occupational lung disease
Duke pulmonary locations listed here offer pulmonary function testing and spirometry; some also provide exercise testing, six-minute walks, exhaled nitric oxide testing, and methacholine challenge testing.
Which Durham pulmonologist treats COPD?
COPD care is listed for Amber J. Oberle, Christopher L. Mosher, Julie Fried, and Armando D. Bedoya. Mosher’s practice specifically includes a multidisciplinary COPD program with pulmonary rehabilitation, lung transplant, and interventional pulmonary services.
Who should I see for pulmonary fibrosis or interstitial lung disease?
Julie Fried treats interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis, while Amber J. Oberle also lists interstitial lung disease among her specialties.
Are pulmonology appointments appropriate for breathing emergencies?
Routine pulmonology clinics are for evaluation and ongoing treatment, not immediate emergency care. Severe or sudden breathing trouble requires emergency services or an emergency department.
How much does a pulmonology visit or breathing test cost?
The provided clinic information does not list prices. Costs vary by insurance, the consultation, and tests such as spirometry or pulmonary function testing, so ask the clinic and insurer for an estimate before scheduling.