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Dr. Muhammad Athar, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Muhammad Athar, MD

Dr. Muhammad Athar, MD is a Pulmonologist in Richmond, VA. They graduated from CENTER OF PUNJAB / RAWALPINDI MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.

Dr. Athar works at Pulmonary Associates of Richmond - West Broad in Richmond, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Asthma, Shortness of Breath and Pneumonia 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.

Dr. Athar's Office Locations

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    Pulmonary Associates of Richmond - West Broad
    6600 W Broad St Ste 300, Richmond, VA 23230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
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    Sunday
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Asthma
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Shortness of Breath
Pneumonia
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Interstitial Lung Disease
Respiratory Failure
Bronchoscopy
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Breast Cancer
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Wheezing
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
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Alkalosis
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Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
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Bronchiolitis
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Bronchospasm
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cryptococcosis
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Exercise Induced Asthma
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Edema
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Testicular Cancer
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Whooping Cough
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • First Health
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    About Dr. Muhammad Athar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1063673606
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • CENTER OF PUNJAB / RAWALPINDI MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Johnston-Willis Hospital
    • Chippenham Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Muhammad Athar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Athar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Athar works at Pulmonary Associates of Richmond - West Broad in Richmond, VA. View the full address on Dr. Athar’s profile.

    Dr. Athar has seen patients for Asthma, Shortness of Breath and Pneumonia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Athar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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