The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors Near Me in Long Beach, CA

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The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors near Long Beach, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Collapsed Lung near Long Beach, CA. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Amir M. Abolhoda
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery

    Memorial Care Medical Foundation

    3828 Schaufele Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Abolhoda earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine. He completed two residency programs, the first in general surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the second in Cardiothoracic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) in New York City. Dr. Abolhoda completed research and clinical fellowships in thoracic surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr Abolhoda performs a myriad of thoracic and foregut surgical procedures, using robotic techniques, including Robotic Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Thymectomy and Hiatal hernia/anti-reflux operations. He also performs high risk Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (off or on-pump) procedures, emergency Aortic Dissection Repairs and surgery for all types of Acquired Valvular Heart Disease.Dr. Abolhoda is a Diplomate of The American Board of Thoracic Surgery at the American Board of Surgery.  He leads the Thoracic Surgery Case Observation site at the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, serving as a mentor for fellow thoracic surgeons on the Intuitive Surgical da Vinci XI to refine skills, learn new surgical modalities for minimally invasive thoracic procedures. Additionally, Dr. Abolhoda is a Health Sciences Clinical Professor for Surgery at the University of California, Irvine.In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, watching soccer and spending time with family.Dr. Abolhoda performs minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery including:Robotic MIDCABMinimally Invasive Aortic and Mitral Valve surgeriesRobotic Thoracic Operations. Dr. Abolhoda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy.

    Charles C. Guidry
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery

    Charles C. Guidry, Jr., DO Private Practice

    15944 Colorado Ave, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Guidry provides each and every patient with the best quality care. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Distinguished in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology

    Palos Verdes-Primary & Specialty Care

    501 Deep Valley Dr Ste 100, 
    Rolling Hills Estates, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Livoni is a Radiologist in Rolling Hills Estates, California. Dr. Livoni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Chronic Cough.

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    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Gastroenterology

    T. T. Tyler Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    2865 Atlantic Ave Ste 226, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Toan Tyler is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tyler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Mahtabifard is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Long Beach, California. Dr. Mahtabifard has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorialcare Medical Foundation

    2810 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Jiang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Jiang has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Inpatient Specialist Of California, PC

    3605 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Specializing in the field of Pulmonary Critical Care, Dr. Beltran is prepared to diagnose and treat patients suffering from life-threatening pulmonary disorders and diseases such as emphysema, pneumonia, lung cancer and COPD, among others. Dr. Beltran will attempt to improve the overall quality of life for patients suffering from these chronic diseases through personalized treatment plans. Dr. Beltran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Inpatient Specialist Of California, PC

    3605 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Dudar is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Dudar has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Care Medical Foundation

    3828 Schaufele Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Yee is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Yee has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Care Medical Foundation

    3828 Schaufele Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jimmy Johannes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Johannes has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Lung Transplant, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sarathi Bhattacharyya, MD

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarathi Bhattacharyya is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bhattacharyya has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Drowsiness, and Eosinophilic Asthma.

    George P. Panagiotides
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Cardiology | General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Pacific Heart And Lung Surgeons Inc

    3650 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Panagiotides is a Cardiologist and a General Surgeon in Lakewood, California. Dr. Panagiotides has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Mediastinal Tumor, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Polek is a Radiologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Polek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery

    Paramount Surgical Medical Center

    15944 Colorado Ave, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olivier Urayeneza is a General Surgeon in Paramount, California. Dr. Urayeneza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Appendicitis. Dr. Urayeneza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Parver is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Parver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Noronha is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Noronha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Murphy is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Krauthamer is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Krauthamer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Neuroradiology

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Yaghmai is a Neuroradiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Yaghmai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Ascites, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Mehringer is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Mehringer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Chiari Malformation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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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