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Nehal Mehta, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a board-certified pulmonary doctor at Respacare in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He specializes in pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine and is especially interested in assisting patients with pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, septic shock, and sleep apnea. 

Dr. Mehta earned his medical degree at Saint George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He then received medical training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences) in Newark, New Jersey, New York University in New York City, and JFK Medical Center in Atlantis/Miami, Florida.

To better serve the diverse community in Bridgewater, Dr. Mehta speaks Gujarati in addition to English. 

Dr. Mehta is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. 

When his patients require hospital-based care, Dr. Mehta has an affiliation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville. 

He maintains professional memberships with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the American College of Chest Physicians.

Benjamin A. Laracuente, MD, F.C.C.P, is a skilled pulmonologist who leads the team at Tristate Pulmonary Medical Practice in Monaca, Pennsylvania. In addition to his pulmonary expertise, Dr. Laracuente is knowledgeable about all aspects of internal medicine and has completed fellowships in both sleep disorders and critical care. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and affiliates with Heritage Valley Health in Beaver, Pennsylvania, and Jameson Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Laracuente has co-authored a number of articles published in medical journals on a variety of topics, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). At Tristate Pulmonary Medical Practice, he provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for all types of pulmonary disease, sleep disorders, and respiratory conditions, focusing on the highest standards of individualized patient care.

Earning his medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, Dr. Laracuente completed an internship in general surgery at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens and did his residency training in internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, also in Queens, New York. 

Dr. Laracuente continued his education with a critical care medicine fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He also finished fellowship training in pulmonary disease at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in the Bronx, New York, and in sleep disorders at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Laracuente values the time he spends getting to know his patients’ needs and building the long-term relationships necessary to keep pulmonary disease and other chronic conditions well-controlled. He also provides in-hospital visits for patients in the intensive care unit. Dr. Laracuente is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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Prashant Patel, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary physician at Respacare in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He specializes in pulmonary care, critical care, and sleep medicine and works closely with patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, allergies, interstitial lung disease, and sleep apnea.

Dr. Patel earned his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in St. Michael, Barbados. He then completed medical education and training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences) in Newark, and Hackensack University Medical Center, also in New Jersey. He received further medical training at the East Orange VA Medical Center in New Jersey.

Dr. Patel is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. 

For hospital-based care, Dr. Patel has affiliations with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville and Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, both in New Jersey.

He maintains professional memberships with the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Dileep Puppala, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group, located in Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Puppala is board certified in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. He has been in practice for 12 years throughout northwest Houston. 

Dr. Puppala earned his medical degree from Andhra Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in New York City. Following residency, Dr. Puppala completed a sleep fellowship at Sleep and Wake Disorder Center at New York Hospital - Cornell University, and two pulmonary and critical care fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens.

Dr. Puppala has extensive experience in medical leadership. He served as the Medical Director of the medical and surgical intensive care department, the Medical Director of respiratory therapy, and the Chairman of the critical care committee at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Since 2004, Dr. Puppala has held the position of Medical Director of the sleep disorder center at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center in Harris County, Texas. He is also a member of Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Co-Director of Critical Care Services and Respiratory Therapy Departments, and Co-Chairman of Critical Care Committee at North Cypress Medical Center in Cypress, Texas.

Dr. Puppala remains active in his field and holds memberships with many professional organizations. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. 

Dr. Puppala has special interests in complicated sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, parasomnias, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, pneumonia, asthma, and more. He performs specialized procedures including bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsies, complicated airway management, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and pulmonary artery catheter placement. He interprets pulmonary function tests, methacholine challenge tests, cardiopulmonary stress tests, diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP titration studies, and multiple sleep latency tests. 

When he’s not working, Dr. Puppala enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include traveling, tennis, reading about world affairs, and cooking.

Dileep Puppala, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group, located in Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Puppala is board certified in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. He has been in practice for 12 years throughout northwest Houston. 

Dr. Puppala earned his medical degree from Andhra Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in New York City. Following residency, Dr. Puppala completed a sleep fellowship at Sleep and Wake Disorder Center at New York Hospital - Cornell University, and two pulmonary and critical care fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens.

Dr. Puppala has extensive experience in medical leadership. He served as the Medical Director of the medical and surgical intensive care department, the Medical Director of respiratory therapy, and the Chairman of the critical care committee at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Since 2004, Dr. Puppala has held the position of Medical Director of the sleep disorder center at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center in Harris County, Texas. He is also a member of Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Co-Director of Critical Care Services and Respiratory Therapy Departments, and Co-Chairman of Critical Care Committee at North Cypress Medical Center in Cypress, Texas.

Dr. Puppala remains active in his field and holds memberships with many professional organizations. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. 

Dr. Puppala has special interests in complicated sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, parasomnias, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, pneumonia, asthma, and more. He performs specialized procedures including bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsies, complicated airway management, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and pulmonary artery catheter placement. He interprets pulmonary function tests, methacholine challenge tests, cardiopulmonary stress tests, diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP titration studies, and multiple sleep latency tests. 

When he’s not working, Dr. Puppala enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include traveling, tennis, reading about world affairs, and cooking.

Dileep Puppala, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group, located in Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Puppala is board certified in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. He has been in practice for 12 years throughout northwest Houston. 

Dr. Puppala earned his medical degree from Andhra Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in New York City. Following residency, Dr. Puppala completed a sleep fellowship at Sleep and Wake Disorder Center at New York Hospital - Cornell University, and two pulmonary and critical care fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens.

Dr. Puppala has extensive experience in medical leadership. He served as the Medical Director of the medical and surgical intensive care department, the Medical Director of respiratory therapy, and the Chairman of the critical care committee at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Since 2004, Dr. Puppala has held the position of Medical Director of the sleep disorder center at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center in Harris County, Texas. He is also a member of Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Co-Director of Critical Care Services and Respiratory Therapy Departments, and Co-Chairman of Critical Care Committee at North Cypress Medical Center in Cypress, Texas.

Dr. Puppala remains active in his field and holds memberships with many professional organizations. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. 

Dr. Puppala has special interests in complicated sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, parasomnias, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, pneumonia, asthma, and more. He performs specialized procedures including bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsies, complicated airway management, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and pulmonary artery catheter placement. He interprets pulmonary function tests, methacholine challenge tests, cardiopulmonary stress tests, diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP titration studies, and multiple sleep latency tests. 

When he’s not working, Dr. Puppala enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include traveling, tennis, reading about world affairs, and cooking.

Dileep Puppala, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group, located in Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Puppala is board certified in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. He has been in practice for 12 years throughout northwest Houston. 

Dr. Puppala earned his medical degree from Andhra Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in New York City. Following residency, Dr. Puppala completed a sleep fellowship at Sleep and Wake Disorder Center at New York Hospital - Cornell University, and two pulmonary and critical care fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens.

Dr. Puppala has extensive experience in medical leadership. He served as the Medical Director of the medical and surgical intensive care department, the Medical Director of respiratory therapy, and the Chairman of the critical care committee at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Since 2004, Dr. Puppala has held the position of Medical Director of the sleep disorder center at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center in Harris County, Texas. He is also a member of Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Co-Director of Critical Care Services and Respiratory Therapy Departments, and Co-Chairman of Critical Care Committee at North Cypress Medical Center in Cypress, Texas.

Dr. Puppala remains active in his field and holds memberships with many professional organizations. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. 

Dr. Puppala has special interests in complicated sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, parasomnias, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, pneumonia, asthma, and more. He performs specialized procedures including bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsies, complicated airway management, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and pulmonary artery catheter placement. He interprets pulmonary function tests, methacholine challenge tests, cardiopulmonary stress tests, diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP titration studies, and multiple sleep latency tests. 

When he’s not working, Dr. Puppala enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include traveling, tennis, reading about world affairs, and cooking.

Tarak Patel, MD, is a caring and compassionate pediatric pulmonologist and a vital part of the team at Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center. He’s deeply touched to have served so many families in the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas, area.

Dr. Patel has deep roots in Texas. He began his studies at the University of Texas at Austin, earning his degree in biology. He then studied medicine at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock. 

He finished his clinical training in El Paso, where he enjoyed expanding his Spanish language skills and narrowed his area of focus to pediatric lung disease, and asthma in particular. He went on to complete his training in pediatric medicine at the University of Texas at Houston. His dedication to continuing education is exemplified through a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, also in Houston.  

Throughout his studies, Dr. Patel found a great deal of fulfillment in working with various charitable organizations and in volunteer roles in medical clinics. He also continues to pursue ongoing education through lectures in a wide range of pediatric conditions. That breadth of knowledge has informed and shaped his patient care in countless ways. 

Dr. Patel treats each patient as though they were one of his own children. The families that entrust him with their medical needs appreciate that personable approach and are comforted that their children are in the best of hands.

Board Certified Pulmonary and Critical Care physician with over 32 years experience in all aspects of ICU and outpatient services. Active privileges with local hospitals and medical centers. Pulmonary clinic delivers full service comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and pulmonary function screening. Provides compassionate, exceptional patient care that exceeds expectations and improves patients’ quality of life.

We understand that each patient is unique, and we believe in providing individualized care tailored to your specific needs. Led by our esteemed pulmonologist, Dr. Vijoydeep Rao, M.D., our team works collaboratively with community and hospital-based healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Dr. Rao brings extensive experience and expertise to the clinic, and his dedication to staying at the forefront of advancements in pulmonary medicine ensures that you receive the highest standard of care. Credentials & Education Medical School Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Residency Central Texas Medical Foundation, Austin, TX Fellowship Pulmonary Critical Care, LSU Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

Diana Doeing, MD, is an internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care physician at Midwest Respiratory, Ltd., providing high-quality respiratory care to people in Joliet and New Lennox, Illinois.

Dr. Doeing studied at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, earning her medical degree. After graduation, she remained at the University of Chicago and completed an internship, a residency, and a fellowship.

At Midwest Respiratory, Ltd., Dr. Doeing diagnoses and treats various respiratory ailments, including emphysema and chronic cough. She has special interests in severe asthma, lung cancer, and advanced bronchoscopy.

Dr. Doeing is a member of several professional organizations, including the Midwest Institute of Robotic Surgery. She also holds staff privileges at Silver Cross Hospital and routinely performs robotic-assisted surgeries to improve respiratory health and quality of life. 

Outside of work, Dr. Doeing is active in the respiratory care community. She regularly participates in continuing education and enjoys attending industry conferences and events. Dr. Doeing welcomes anyone seeking improved respiratory health to Midwest Respiratory, Ltd.

Diana Doeing, MD, is an internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care physician at Midwest Respiratory, Ltd., providing high-quality respiratory care to people in Joliet and New Lennox, Illinois.

Dr. Doeing studied at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, earning her medical degree. After graduation, she remained at the University of Chicago and completed an internship, a residency, and a fellowship.

At Midwest Respiratory, Ltd., Dr. Doeing diagnoses and treats various respiratory ailments, including emphysema and chronic cough. She has special interests in severe asthma, lung cancer, and advanced bronchoscopy.

Dr. Doeing is a member of several professional organizations, including the Midwest Institute of Robotic Surgery. She also holds staff privileges at Silver Cross Hospital and routinely performs robotic-assisted surgeries to improve respiratory health and quality of life. 

Outside of work, Dr. Doeing is active in the respiratory care community. She regularly participates in continuing education and enjoys attending industry conferences and events. Dr. Doeing welcomes anyone seeking improved respiratory health to Midwest Respiratory, Ltd.

Jose Antonio Palomares, MD, is a dedicated pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician practicing at the Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center offices in Shavano Park, and New Braunfels, Texas. Originally from Los Angeles, he moved to San Antonio for residency. Two of his four children were born in Texas, and he now proudly calls San Antonio home.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from UCLA in 2013, contributing to published research on the neurologic effects of obstructive sleep apnea. He completed medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2019 and later returned to Los Angeles for a fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, becoming the first AIRE fellow to train in both pulmonology and sleep medicine.

Dr. Palomares has a strong interest in home mechanical ventilation and has researched how medical and social factors affect outcomes in these complex patients. He is a native Spanish speaker and is passionate about providing advanced care while empowering families through education and communication.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys road trips, fishing, and singing with his wife and four children. Together, they host a Spanish-language podcast, “2 Serán 1”, about family life. A lifelong soccer fan, he enjoys hosting match-day cookouts and perfecting his salsa recipes.

Kristopher McDonough, MD, is one of the skilled physicians at Midwest Respiratory Ltd., which has offices in Joliet and New Lenox, Illinois. He is board-certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease medicine, and internal medicine. 

Dr. McDonough completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri–Columbia. He then attended medical school at Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed his internship and residency at the University of Chicago Hospital & Clinics. He then went on to complete a Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, where he was named Chief Fellow. 

Dr. McDonough is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains professional affiliations with the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, and Society of Critical Care Management. 

Dr. McDonough specializes in treating patients with asthma, COPD, emphysema, lung disease, lung cancer, and sarcoidosis. He also can assist patients with smoking cessation and tobacco use disorder. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. McDonough, call Midwest Respiratory Ltd. or request an appointment online today.