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Dr. James Roberts, M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. James Roberts is an internist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Roberts specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Roberts provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
40 years
Experience
Dr. James Roberts, M.D.
- Charlotte, NC
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Accepting new patients
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Can my aunt with a chronic lung disease receive palliative care?
Absolutely. Any patient with a moderate to advanced chronic lung disease (COPD/Emphysema, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, etc) should probably at least READ MORE
Absolutely. Any patient with a moderate to advanced chronic lung disease (COPD/Emphysema, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, etc) should probably at least meet a Palliative Care physician. Sadly, most chronic lung diseases are progressive by nature and it is better to have these discussions while the patient is lucent and able to participate in decision making. Palliative Care is notably different than Hospice and should not be confused.
