Dr. Laura Herpel is a critical care pulmonologist in Columbia. She diagnoses and treats patients suffering from severe respiratory disease, like emphysema or COPD.
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Yes, Dr. Laura B. Herpel is accepting new patients at this office.
(803) 296-7061
1333 Taylor Street, Suite 6-F, Columbia, SC 29201
Dr. Herpel has one office in South Carolina where she specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
Critical care pulmonologists are trained in two closely-related areas of medicine: pulmonology & critical care. Dr. Herpel treats patients suffering from life-threatening pulmonary disorders and diseases. These may include emphysema, pneumonia, lung cancer or COPD. As a critical care specialist, Dr. Herpel is also trained to stabilize patients who are in critical condition and require mechanical ventilation.
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Herpel utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.