The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 87 doctor with experience in Collapsed Lung near Irvine, CA. Of these, 83 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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87 providers found
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pablo Abbona is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Abbona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Pleurisy, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma. Dr. Abbona is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Abbona is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Global Medical Center Inc.

    1001 N Tustin Ave, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maurice Yu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumomediastinum, Nasal Flaring, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Collapsed Lung
    Distinguished in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Birnberg is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Birnberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Birnberg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    Regents Point-Windcrest

    19191 Harvard Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hien Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Thoracic And Cv Surgeons

    16105 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Palafox is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Palafox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Lung Nodules, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Palafox is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Palafox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6789 Quail Hill Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Kelly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Liao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ewa Kontny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kontny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veejay Geria is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Geria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    May Kam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Pneumonia, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adriel Fajilan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Fajilan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Fajilan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Jonathan Ahdoot MD Inc

    15775 Laguna Canyon Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Ahdoot is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ahdoot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ahdoot is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahdoot is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Chest And Critical Care Consultants

    13522 Newport Ave, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jooby Babu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Babu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Babu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Babu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Chest And Critical Care Consultants

    13522 Newport Ave, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Devang Savani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Savani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Savani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Savani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Alaa Y Afifi MD Inc.

    2200 E Fruit St Ste 207, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alaa Afifi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Afifi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 610, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Zand is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Zand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Zand is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    UCI Fountain Valley Imaging Center

    11190 Warner Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tariq Hameed is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Hameed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Lithotripsy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Hameed is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Hameed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    UCI Fountain Valley Imaging Center

    11190 Warner Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Sohrab Nazertehrani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Nazertehrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. Dr. Nazertehrani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Anderanik Tomasian is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Tomasian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Tomasian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Collapsed Lung?

    A collapsed lung occurs when air escapes from the lung. The air then can fill the space outside of the lung between the lung and chest wall. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it cannot expand as much as it normally does when you take a breath.

    The medical name of this condition is pneumothorax.

    When should I see a Collapsed Lung doctor near Irvine, 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 a Collapsed Lung doctor near Irvine, 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 Collapsed Lung doctors near Irvine, 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 Collapsed Lung doctors near Irvine, 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 a Collapsed Lung doctor near Irvine, 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 Collapsed Lung doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Collapsed Lung 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 a Collapsed Lung doctor near Irvine, 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 Collapsed Lung 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 Collapsed Lung 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 Collapsed Lung doctors near Irvine, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Collapsed Lung 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 a Collapsed Lung doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Collapsed Lung 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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