The 20 Best Asthma Doctors Near Me in La Mesa, CA

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The 20 Best Asthma Doctors near La Mesa, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 390 doctor with experience in Asthma near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 349 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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390 providers found
    Elite in Asthma
    Elite in Asthma

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Zeiger is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Zeiger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Stridor, and Chronic Cough.

    Elite in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelan Tantisira is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Tantisira is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Long Haul COVID, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

    Eli Meltzer
    Elite in Asthma
    Pediatrics
    Elite in Asthma
    Pediatrics

    Office

    9610 Granite Ridge Dr Ste B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eli Meltzer is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Meltzer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

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    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    8851 Center Dr Ste 304, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raed Al is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Al is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma, Asthma in Children, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Kaveh Bagheri MD Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 240, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaveh Bagheri is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules.

    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    5507 El Cajon Blvd #c, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huan Le is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Le is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Al is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Shari A Brazinsky MD Inc

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2308, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Renee Nelson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Huang is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Huang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Corey is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Corey has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Corey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Liebling is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Liebling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Liebling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Ziolo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ziolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Daniel R. Crouch
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Daniel Crouch is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Crouch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Grass Allergy, and Gastrostomy.

    Michael X. Schatz
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology

    Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices

    6911 Convoy Ct, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Schatz is an Allergy and Immunologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schatz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Stridor, Chronic Cough, and Anaphylaxis.

    Praveen Akuthota
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Praveen Akuthota is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Akuthota is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Asthma, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Medical Clinic A Professional Corporation

    8851 Center Dr Ste 408, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

    Distinguished in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Medical Group

    7565 Mission Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Namazy is an Internal Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Namazy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Hives.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    2929 Health Center Dr Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Kavy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Kavy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, Lung Metastases, and Asthma.

    Distinguished in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bob Geng is an Internal Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Geng has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Asthma, Hives, and Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Edwin B. Fuller MD Inc.

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 206, 
    National City, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dottie Sazon is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in National City, California. Dr. Sazon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Bronchiectasis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Asthma?

    Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and become narrow. It leads to breathing difficulty such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

    When should I see an Asthma doctor near La Mesa, 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 Asthma doctor near La Mesa, 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 Asthma doctors near La Mesa, 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 Asthma doctors near La Mesa, 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 Asthma doctor near La Mesa, 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 Asthma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Asthma 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 Asthma doctor near La Mesa, 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 Asthma 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 Asthma 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 Asthma doctors near La Mesa, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Asthma 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 Asthma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Asthma 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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