Dr. Carl Koch is a pulmonologist in Pittsburgh. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
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Yes, Dr. Carl D. Koch is accepting new patients at this office.
3459 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3236
Dr. Carl Koch graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2009.
Dr. Koch has one office in Pennsylvania where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Koch works with three hundred and forty-five doctors including Dr. Jennifer Wolford and Dr. Rebecca Edmonds.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Koch may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Koch provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Koch may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Koch specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Koch also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.