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The 20 Best Asthma Doctors near Santa Cruz, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Asthma near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Andrea W. Ling
    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 230, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I believe in providing compassion along with high-quality care for my patients. Dr. Ling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

    Daniel C. Kim
    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    3035 N. Main St., 
    Soquel, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kim is an Allergy and Immunologist in Soquel, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Hives, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Maly N. Oron
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maly Oron is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Oron 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 Lung Nodules. Dr. Oron is currently accepting new patients.

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    Thanh N. Vu
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Foundation

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Thanh Vu is a licensed medical professional who specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    James A. Louisell
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 230, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Louisell is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Louisell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Pleurisy. Dr. Louisell is currently accepting new patients.

    Yingwei Qi
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Why I Became a Medical Provider:I had the privilege of studying and working at some of the best hospitals in China and the United States and was inspired by the doctors there. Also, I wanted to pursue a line of work that is meaningful every day.Personal Interests and Hobbies:Cooking, bikingProvide every patient with the care that we would want for our own loved ones. Dr. Qi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Melorheostosis.

    Alan B. Goldsobel
    Experienced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology

    Allergy & Asthma Associates Of Santa Clara Valley A Medical Corp

    3329 Mission Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Goldsobel is an Allergy and Immunologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Goldsobel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Goldsobel is currently accepting new patients.

    James D. Wolfe
    Experienced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology

    Allergy & Asthma Associates Of Santa Clara Valley A Medical Corp

    3329 Mission Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wolfe is an Allergy and Immunologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, and Hives. Dr. Wolfe is currently accepting new patients.

    Jedediah L. Wheeler
    Experienced in Asthma
    Experienced in Asthma

    Pediatrics - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    1820 41st Ave, Suite D, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    It is my job to be an advocate and a voice for my little patients, to give them the best chance at a healthy and safe life. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are GAPO Syndrome, Acne, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Delayed Growth.

    Eunice J. Kim
    Advanced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - Pulmonary

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eunice Kim is an Internal Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Santa Cruz Pulmonary Medical Group

    700 Frederick St Ste 203, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kipps is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kipps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Pleurisy, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Group -Dominican

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Keet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Keet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema. Dr. Keet is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican - Pulmonology

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Likar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Likar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

    Vinay C. Gowda
    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology

    Santa Cruz Allergy

    3035 North Main Street, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinay Gowda is an Allergy and Immunologist in Soquel, California. Dr. Gowda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Ozena. Dr. Gowda is currently accepting new patients.

    Jennifer L. Kelly
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Kelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Swallowing Difficulty, Hypothyroidism, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Darlene Zanker
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy practicing with a holistic, patient-centered approach, addressing lifestyle and emotional issues prior to medical ones. Dr. Zanker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Jock Itch, Paraplegia, Obesity in Children, and Obesity.

    Jackson Nagle
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dignity Health Medical Group Dominican is committed to serving the local health care needs of residents and their families in the Santa Cruz area. With ten care centers conveniently located throughout the County, our doctors combine highly personalized primary care with easy access to all the specialists and resources of Dominican Hospital, the area's leading community hospital. Our goal is to deliver the best care in the area, with a full range of services to promote a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Nagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Opioid Use Disorder.

    Hossein Hassani
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hossein Hassani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hassani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Empyema, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Rebecca C. Barker
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Barker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Barker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Multiple System Atrophy, Apo A-I Deficiency, Familial HDL Deficiency, and Colonoscopy.

    Lorena B. Russo
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Family Medicine

    Urgent Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    1820 41st Ave, Suite C, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I became a doctor to indulge in my interest in science, while learning and caring for people. I am very interested in social justice, and have worked and volunteered for my whole career to elevate all in our communities, and especially seek out those whose voices and stories are not always heard.In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, dancing and spending time with family and pets.I listen and find that the more I listen the easier the diagnosis presents itself, and the better partners my patients and I become. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

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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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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