Dr. Benjamin Lewis Ranard, MSHP, MD is a pulmonologist in City of New York, NY specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. Dr. Benjamin Lewis Ranard, MSHP, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors and TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
177 Ft. Washington Avenue
City of New York, NY 10032
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177 Ft. Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
622 W 168th Street # Vc10
New York, NY 10032
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Lewis Ranard, MSHP, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Lewis Ranard, MSHP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in City of New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.
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He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has a state license in New York.
Residency: Duke University Medical Center
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Benjamin Lewis Ranard, MSHP, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Benjamin Lewis Ranard, MSHP, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Fidelis Care, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), 1199SEIU, Aetna, EmblemHealth, MultiPlan, MVP Health Care, UnitedHealthcare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, VNSNY CHOICE, World Trade Center Health Plan and Amida Care.
According to our sources, Dr. Benjamin Lewis Ranard, MSHP, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Benjamin Ranard's areas of specialization are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. His areas of expertise include intensive care, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and respiratory failure. He is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. For his professional training, Dr. Ranard completed a residency program at Duke University Medical Center. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. Dr. Ranard has an open panel in City of New York, NY according to ColumbiaDoctors.
