Services

• Initial examinations and consultations and follow-up treatment for all pulmonary problems
• Adult patients only

New Patients / Appointments
We are accepting new patients.

After-hours and Weekends
Please call your primary care physician. In an emergency, please call 911.

What is Pulmonology?
Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the respiratory system, which includes the lungs and respiratory tract. Pulmonology is closely related to critical care medicine when dealing with patients that require mechanical ventilation. As a result, many pulmonologists are certified to practice critical care medicine in addition to pulmonary medicine.

St. Luke's Clinics
St. Luke’s Clinics are an integrated network of highly skilled health care professionals in locations throughout our region.

Our Medical Providers

Gregory R. Ball, DO graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, in 2004. He completed his residency in internal medicine in 2007 and his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine in 2010. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society.

Your Appointment
We try to stay on time, as a courtesy to you and others. Since paperwork may take a few minutes, please arrive early. As emergencies do occur, there may be occasions when your appointment time will be delayed. We will always try to keep you informed in the event of a delay, and will be happy to reschedule your appointment, if you prefer. We ask that you respect the appointment time we have reserved for you, and call 24 hours ahead to cancel or change appointments so that others may be helped during that time.

Communication with your provider is extremely important. It may be helpful for you to write down questions for your doctor or nurse practitioner prior to your visit. Bring a list of medications and the dosages, or bring the bottles with you.

Make sure you understand any instructions you are given. If clarification is needed, review your instructions with the provider or medical assistant before you leave. If you aren’t doing well after your visit, we want to hear from you. Our goal is to improve your health.

Insurance Plans
We accept most insurance plans, including Medicare, in-state Medicaid, Tricare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and others.

Medication Refills
Talk with your provider at each visit to be sure your prescriptions are up to date. For refills, contact your pharmacy. Your pharmacy will then contact our office for verification and approval. For patient safety, narcotics cannot be refilled outside of office hours. Talk with your provider before your prescription runs out, and please allow 48 hours for refills.