The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 133 doctor with experience in Collapsed Lung near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 119 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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133 providers found
    Distinguished in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Brown is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Collapsed Lung.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Zaragoza is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Zaragoza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Appendicitis, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Plotkin is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Plotkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.

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    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arash Bedayat is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bedayat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Collapsed Lung.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fereidoun Abtin is an Interventional Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abtin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Prosper is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Prosper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lila Pourzand is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pourzand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Suh is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Suh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Sai is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sai has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Uterine Fibroids, and Angiomyoma.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Barbara Kort Women's Imaging Center

    1260 15th St Ste 111, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nazanin Yaghmai is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yaghmai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Breast Lump, and Collapsed Lung.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery

    1223 16th St Ste 3400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tao He is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. He is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Nodules, Acquired Tracheomalacia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    General Surgery
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 337E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harvey Deutsch is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Deutsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, Esophageal Perforation, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Deutsch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery

    1223 16th St Ste 3400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanne Bando is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Pneumonia.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery

    1223 16th St Ste 3400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irawan Susanto is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Susanto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery

    1223 16th St Ste 3400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Malcolm Smith is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Garden Level, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Tran is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Tran has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, CTOC Dept, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashraf Elsayegh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Elsayegh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Elsayegh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicki Schiller is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Schiller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Radiology

    Tower Imaging Medical Group Inc.

    2202 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Joyce is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung

    Tower Imaging Medical Group Inc.

    2202 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Yawitz is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yawitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, Visceromegaly, and Vertigo.

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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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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