Filters

Specialty
Additional Specialty
Distance
    Gender
    Insurance
    Availability
    Language
    Years of Experience
    Level of Expertise

    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

    Save doctors for later
    Sign Up
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
    Already have a doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion

    MediFind found 212 doctor with experience in Emphysema near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 188 are Experienced and 24 are Advanced.

    Location
    LocationClose
    212 providers found
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aarya Kafi is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Kafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

      Gordon L. Yung
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gordon Yung is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Scripps Health

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

      Jacqueline Chang is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

      Learn about our expert tiers
      Thomas A. Buchholz
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Radiation Oncology

      Scripps Health

      10670 John Jay Hopkins Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Buchholz is a Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Buchholz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Follicular Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Lee is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Bullae.

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor Sw209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kelly Fan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Nodules.

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Advanced in Emphysema

      Scripps Health

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

      William Kakimoto is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kakimoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
      Advanced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Zhao is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Long Haul COVID.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Public Health and Preventive Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Public Health and Preventive Medicine

      Monica Perlman MD Inc

      7855 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 110, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Monica Perlman is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Perlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      939 Coast Blvd, Unit 20g, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Veena Mandava is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mandava has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      5754 Dolphin Pl, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kathleen Jacobs is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema

      University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

      5191 Chelsea St, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeremy Stupin is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Stupin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Stupin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Ihs Radiology Medical Group Inc

      8148 Gilman Ct, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Epner is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Epner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9444 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eugene Golts is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Golts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Chung is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ali Gholamrezanezhad is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gholamrezanezhad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema
      9350 Campus Point Drive, Mc 8411, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kirk Peterson is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Danon Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Failure.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      William Ladd is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ladd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Cough, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), and Pleurisy.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Experienced in Emphysema

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Elizabeth Weihe is a Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weihe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Cough, and Pleurisy.

      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Emphysema
      Pulmonary Medicine

      La Jolla Pulmonary And Critical Care Inc

      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 370, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Mccaul is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mccaul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Showing 1-20 of 212

      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see an Emphysema 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 an Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 an Emphysema 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 Emphysema doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Emphysema 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 an Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema doctors near La Jolla, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Emphysema 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 an Emphysema doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Emphysema 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 

      Read more about our Content Policy