The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 327 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 284 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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327 providers found
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 365B1, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Barjaktarevic is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Barjaktarevic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Eric C. Kleerup
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Kleerup is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kleerup is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Bronchiectasis.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

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    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Cardiology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 630W, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karol Watson is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Watson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Emphysema, Cor Pulmonale, Thrombectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 365B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Buhr is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buhr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, COVID-19, and Bullae.

    Donald Tashkin
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Tashkin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tashkin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Pulmonary Sleep Clinic

    1260 15th St Ste 600, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Corinne Sheth is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Resolution Imaging Medical Corporation

    2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 206, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Krasny is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Krasny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Westside Primary Care Inc.

    2428 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dalia Artal is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Artal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Emphysema, and Lung Nodules.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Beverly Radiology Medical Group III

    1510 Cotner Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanya Kisler is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kisler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, and Angiomyoma.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esther Park is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Emphysema, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Soo Hoo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Soo Hoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Empyema, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Lea Azour is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Azour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pneumomediastinum, Emphysema, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    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 Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mamata Chithriki is a Radiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chithriki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Visceromegaly, Vertigo, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Julien is a Radiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Julien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Cough, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    901 Wilshire Boulevard, Floor 2, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Labrot is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Labrot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Labrot is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1260 15th St Ste 1502, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Mcgowan is an Internal Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mcgowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, COVID-19, and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Appendicitis, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema 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 an Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 an Emphysema 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 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 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 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 Santa Monica, 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 

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