The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in escondido, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Emphysema near escondido, CA. Of these, 66 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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77 providers found
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Poniachik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Poniachik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Poniachik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Miller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Interstitial Lung Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Trestman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Trestman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis.

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    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alain Rizk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Rizk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Priya Sundaram-Simonelli is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sundaram-Simonelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subcutaneous Emphysema, Colonic Malakoplakia, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Sundaram-Simonelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Arch Health Partners

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 211, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Hirsch is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis. Dr. Hirsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 211, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Otoshi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Otoshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Bronchiectasis, Asthma, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Otoshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lara Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Haberman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Haberman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Haberman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Veena Mandava is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mandava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Mandava is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Goelitz is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Goelitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jackson Penry is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Penry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Penry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Epner is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Epner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Folliculitis. Dr. Epner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Eaton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Eaton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Popper is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Popper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michele Quan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Quan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pulmonary Aspergilloma.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swati Thakur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Thakur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Mahoney is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Gallbladder Disease, Emphysema, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Rainey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rainey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rainey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauryn Benninger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Benninger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Benninger is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near escondido, 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 escondido, 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 escondido, 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 escondido, 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 escondido, 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 escondido, 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 escondido, 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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