Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Pulmonologists in Washington, DC, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every pulmonology physician with active credentialing in District of Columbia. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Julian Craig, MD

    PulmonologyMaryland, MD20+ years in practice

    Julian Craig, MD, practices pulmonology in Maryland, MD. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Natesa Shanmugam, MD

    PulmonologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice

    Natesa Shanmugam, MD, practices pulmonology in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Burton Lee, MD

    Addiction MedicineDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice

    Burton Lee, MD, practices addiction medicine in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Khalil Diab, MD

    Addiction MedicineDistrict of Columbia, DC18+ years in practice

    Khalil Diab, MD, practices addiction medicine in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  5. #5

    William Harding, MD

    Addiction MedicineDistrict of Columbia, DC11+ years in practice

    William Harding, MD, practices addiction medicine in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2015.

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