The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in san clemente, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Emphysema near san clemente, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - San Clemente

    San Clemente, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yelena Wood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Insomnia. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Clinic

    San Clemente, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymund Lu is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in San Clemente, California. Lu, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Optum - San Juan Capistrano

    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lothar Mcmillian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Mcmillian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mcmillian is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Mcmillian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassam Bilal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Bilal 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Bilal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Gomez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Pneumonia, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Cardiovascular Associates

    24022 Calle De La Plata Ste 500, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Konugres is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Konugres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Apoplexy. Dr. Konugres is board certified in ABIM - Cardiovascular Disease and ABIM - Internal Medicine.

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

    Inchel Yeam, MD

    31001 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Inchel Yeam is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Yeam 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Lung Metastases, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Yeam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Paloma Medical Group

    30230 Rancho Viejo Rd, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjivan Kohli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Kohli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kohli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kohli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rovzar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Rovzar 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 Cholesterol Pneumonia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Rovzar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rovzar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    27762 Antonio Pkwy # L1-418, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Reuss is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Reuss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Reuss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Providence Mission Hospital

    31872 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hyung Kang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Kang 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 Pleurisy, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    CHOC Children's At Mission Hospital

    27700 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenton Kagy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kagy 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 Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Kagy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    All For Health, Health For All Inc

    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Liana Poghosyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Poghosyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Poghosyan is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raul Marquez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Marquez 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 Pleural Effusion, Bronchiectasis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldberg is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Asthma in Children, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Kennedy is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Kennedy, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Kennedy, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Tammelin is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Tammelin is rated as an Experienced 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Central Sleep Apnea. Dr. Tammelin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Schiffman is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Schiffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccidioidomycosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, and Drowsiness. Dr. Schiffman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gisele Kabbach is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kabbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Kabbach is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 205, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tauseef Qureshi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Qureshi 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 Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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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