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Pulmonary nodule
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Pulmonary nodule

A small spot on the lung, usually found by accident on a chest X-ray or CT, is a pulmonary nodule, and most turn out to be nothing serious. A consultation reviews the imaging, factors in size and your personal risk, and lays out the right follow-up plan.

1:1 virtual visit with a clinician experienced in pulmonology and cancer screening

Insurance accepted, with clear pricing per visit

A care plan built from your full health history

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified clinicians

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Pulmonary Nodule visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your pulmonary nodule visit

A pulmonary nodule on a scan can feel alarming — but most are benign. This visit puts your finding in context, explains what's being monitored, and makes sure your follow-up is on track.

You were told a nodule was found on a chest CT and want to understand what it means

You have a follow-up CT scheduled and want a clinician to review the results with you

You're not sure how urgent your follow-up imaging is or whether it's been too long

You have a significant smoking history and want to understand your risk level

Prior follow-up scans showed the nodule is stable and you want to confirm next steps

You want to understand what characteristics would change your management plan

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Frequently asked questions

What is a pulmonary nodule and should I be worried?

A pulmonary nodule is a small, rounded area of abnormal tissue in the lung — most found incidentally on CT scans performed for other reasons. The vast majority are benign — caused by prior infection (histoplasmosis, granuloma), scar tissue, or other non-cancerous processes. Malignancy risk depends on size, characteristics, and patient risk factors.

How is a pulmonary nodule evaluated?

Management follows established guidelines (Fleischner Society or Lung-RADS) based on nodule size, density (solid vs. ground glass vs. part-solid), growth rate, and patient risk factors (smoking history, age, prior cancer). Most small, stable nodules require only interval CT surveillance — biopsy or PET scan is reserved for higher-risk features.

How long will I need to follow up with imaging?

Follow-up duration depends on nodule characteristics and risk profile. Most small, low-risk nodules require 1–2 follow-up CT scans over 1–2 years to confirm stability — after which surveillance can often be discontinued. Larger or higher-risk nodules may require longer follow-up or more active evaluation.

What would prompt a biopsy of a pulmonary nodule?

Biopsy is considered when a nodule has grown on serial imaging, has high-risk characteristics (irregular margins, new ground-glass component, PET-avid), or is large enough that management would change with a tissue diagnosis. The biopsy approach — bronchoscopic, CT-guided percutaneous, or surgical — depends on nodule location and size.

Are there risks associated with pulmonary nodule evaluation?

CT scans involve low-level radiation — the benefit of surveillance typically far exceeds this risk. CT-guided biopsy carries a risk of pneumothorax (approximately 15–20%) — most resolve without treatment. PET scanning involves radiation from the radiotracer. Anxiety related to ongoing surveillance is a significant patient experience consideration. Pulmonary Nodule visit What to expect from a Pulmonary Nodule visit