The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in palm desert, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Emphysema near palm desert, CA. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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89 providers found
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Puneet Khanna is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Khanna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage,, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Sontz is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage,, California. Dr. Sontz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Angina. Dr. Sontz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Patel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Necrosis, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Experienced in Emphysema
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leon Feldman is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Damon Kelsay is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Kelsay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Kelsay is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Perumbeti is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Perumbeti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Perumbeti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Perumbeti is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Pulmonary Specialty Clinic

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Thomas is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Office

    42575 Washington St Ste A, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Mora is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Mora 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 Delirium Tremens, Alcoholic Neuropathy, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Mora is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    45280 Seeley Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasha Creighton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Creighton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Creighton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    45280 Seeley Dr, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sheda Heidarian is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Heidarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Heidarian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Nina K. Maw Maw, M.D., Inc.

    35900 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Maw is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Maw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Maw is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Maw is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annette Godwin is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Godwin, PA is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Davood Vafai is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Vafai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Anal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Pulmonary Specialty Clinic

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Massood Molavi is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Molavi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Molavi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Jacobsen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Jacobsen 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Jacobsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Burk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Burk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Burk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    39000 Bob Hope Dr, Wright Bldg 201, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Sneider is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Sneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, and Lung Metastases.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required
    42575 Washington Street, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joella Martinez is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California. Martinez, PA is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Rathke Cleft Cyst.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine

    Palm Desert Medical Offices

    75-036 Gerald Ford Dr, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Farzad Jamshidian is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Jamshidian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Muscle Spasms, Folliculitis, and Boils. Dr. Jamshidian is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Jamshidian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    1555 S Palm Canyon Dr Bldg C, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Gaede is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Gaede is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyper IgE Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome, Aspergillosis, and Pulmonary Aspergilloma. Dr. Gaede is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near palm desert, 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 palm desert, 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 palm desert, 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 palm desert, 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 palm desert, 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 palm desert, 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 palm desert, 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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