The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Collapsed Lung Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Collapsed Lung near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 62 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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67 providers found
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9452 Medical Center Dr Rm 3E-313, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Onaitis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Onaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Thistlethwaite is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Thistlethwaite 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Thymectomy.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohsin Saeed is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Lump in the Abdomen, Ureterocele, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Luna is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Luna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Luna is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Barthel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Barthel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ogilvie Syndrome, Low Sodium Level, Peptic Ulcer, and Endoscopy.

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

    NAyana M Trivedi MD

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 360, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nayana Trivedi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Trivedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Trivedi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Lugo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lugo 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 Leukemoid Reaction, Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Joshua Boys is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Boys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    Steven Howe is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Howe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Tsai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preeti Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Low Sodium Level, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phi Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tran 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 Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Escobar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Escobar is rated as an Experienced 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 Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Escobar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Redfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Redfield 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 Infectious Arthritis, Aspergillosis, Lymphangitis, and Infective Endocarditis.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Liu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robin Quazi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Quazi 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 Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Quazi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mina Zakhary is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Zakhary 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 Biliary Dyskinesia, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Zakhary is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Mccreight is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mccreight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Mccreight is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Minn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Minn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Minn 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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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