The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors Near Me in Los Alamitos, CA

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The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors near Los Alamitos, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Collapsed Lung near Los Alamitos, CA. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.3 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
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sarathi Bhattacharyya, MD

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 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.

    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 
     (4.7 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.

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    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 
     (7.8 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
    Distinguished in Collapsed Lung

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Birnberg is a Radiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Birnberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samer Moghaddam is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Moghaddam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    3801 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Winston Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Chung has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Lusine Melik-Adamyan MD

    3851 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lousine Melik is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Melik has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Pneumonia.

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

    T Pandya MD Inc

    3851 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tapan Pandya is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Pandya has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Metastases.

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

    Austin H Yu Medical Corporation

    3851 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Austin Yu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Yu has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    La Palma Medical Offices

    5 Centerpointe Drive, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navdeep Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Memorial Care Medical Foundation

    3828 Schaufele Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.7 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 
     (4.7 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
    3055 West Orange Avenue, Suite 103, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmed Badr is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Anaheim, California. Dr. Badr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Badr is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (5.9 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
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery

    Paramount Surgical Medical Center

    15944 Colorado Ave, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (7.8 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
    Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

    9333 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Downey is a Radiologist in Downey, California. Dr. Downey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology

    Garden Grove Hospital And Medical Center

    12601 Garden Grove Blvd, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Shahbaz is an Interventional Radiologist in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Jose B. Contreras, MD

    18837 Brookhurst St Ste 110, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Contreras is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Tracheobronchomalacia.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery

    Pacific Heart And Lung Surgeons Inc

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

    Navrose Grewal is a General Surgeon in Lakewood, California. Dr. Grewal has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Collapsed Lung, Mediastinal Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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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