Experienced in Bronchiectasis

Dr. Chidinma Chima

Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
Regents Of The University Of California
19950 Rinaldi St Ste 300, 
Porter Ranch, CA 
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Experienced in Bronchiectasis
Regents Of The University Of California
19950 Rinaldi St Ste 300, 
Porter Ranch, CA 
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Overview

Chidinma Chima is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Chima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Cardiology
Pulmonary Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CA
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Aetna
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Locations

Regents of the University of California
19950 Rinaldi St Ste 300, Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Call: 818-271-2400
Other Locations
Peninsula Pulmonary Medical Associates
3701 Skypark Dr Ste 200, Torrance, CA 90505
Call: 310-378-8900

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


15 Total Publications

Exploring Physician-Nurse Relations Through the Lens of Intersectionality: A Scoping Review.
Exploring Physician-Nurse Relations Through the Lens of Intersectionality: A Scoping Review.
Journal: Cureus
Published: May 03, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Advanced
      • Atypical Pneumonia
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      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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      • COVID-19
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      • Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
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      • Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
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