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    MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) near Chula Vista, CA. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    44 providers found
      Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mazen Odish is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Odish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), COVID-19, Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

      435 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gilbert Seda is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Seda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Edwin B Fuller MD Inc

      655 Euclid Ave Ste 301, 
      National City, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rosemarie Lim is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in National City, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Pneumonia.

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      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

      751 Medical Center Ct, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Willms is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Willms has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

      751 Medical Center Ct, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Spyros Kamarinos is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Kamarinos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

      751 Medical Center Ct, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Shaw is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

      Hassan Bencheqroun
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Innova Home Health Inc

      1011 Camino Del Rio S Ste 415, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hassan Bencheqroun is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Bencheqroun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hypovolemic Shock, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc

      435 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rohit Majumdar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Majumdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Internal Medicine

      Paradise Valley Medical Group Inc

      655 Euclid Ave, Suite 408, 
      National City, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Razi Hekmat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Hekmat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Gangrene, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group-Otay Ranch

      1400 E Palomar St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Roland El Ghazal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. El Ghazal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Kindred Hospital-San Diego

      1940 El Cajon Blvd, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samuel Clark is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Fakhri M. Salem M.D. Inc.

      550 Washington St Ste 641, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amelia Simpson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Vascular Surgery

      Scripps Health

      4077 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jack Yang is a Vascular Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Lam is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and COVID-19.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Bellinghausen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Bellinghausen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Bronchiectasis, Aspergillosis, and Lung Metastases.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Niral Patel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

      Patricia Thistlethwaite
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patricia Thistlethwaite is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Thistlethwaite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Internal Medicine
      8788 Jamacha Rd, 
      Spring Valley, CA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ahmad Shahzad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Spring Valley, California. Dr. Shahzad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Vertigo, Cellulitis, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Bradley L. Spitz, M.D. Inc

      501 Washington St, Suite 725, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Justin Ching is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ching has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Nr Medical Associates

      555 Washington St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Riker is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Riker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

      Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs and into the blood. Infants can also have respiratory distress syndrome.

      When should I see an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor near Chula Vista, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor near Chula Vista, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctors near Chula Vista, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctors near Chula Vista, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor near Chula Vista, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor near Chula Vista, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctors near Chula Vista, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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