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Dr. John Plankeel, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.9 (7)
Map Pin Small Lynchburg, VA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Plankeel, MD

Dr. John Plankeel, MD is a Pulmonologist in Lynchburg, VA. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Plankeel an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Plankeel works at Practice in Lynchburg, VA with other offices in Bedford, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension), Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Plankeel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Lynchburg Pulmonary Associates Inc.
    2011 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 200-3000
  2. 2
    Office
    2512 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 528-2194
  3. 3
    Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
    1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, VA 24523 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 656-1274
  4. 4
    Centra Health Inc
    1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 200-3000

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)

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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Embolism
Bronchiectasis
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pleural Effusion
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Insomnia
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Low Blood Oxygen Level
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumonia
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Sarcoidosis
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Cataplexy
Central Cyanosis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Cough
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Cryptococcosis
Empyema
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Eosinophilic Asthma
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Influenza (Flu)
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Septic Embolism
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thrombosis
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chest Tube Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Management of Mechanical Ventilator
Polysomnography With CPAP Titration
Pulmonary Function Test
Right Heart Catheterization (Swan-Ganz)
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    About Dr. John Plankeel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538197744
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Duke University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Wheaton College, Wheaton Il
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. John Plankeel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Plankeel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Plankeel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Plankeel has seen patients for Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension), Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Plankeel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Plankeel. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Plankeel.

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