The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in santa monica, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 288 doctor with experience in Emphysema near santa monica, CA. Of these, 254 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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288 providers found
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Eric Kleerup is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kleerup is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Bronchiectasis.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fereidoun Abtin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abtin is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Abtin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Genshaft is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Genshaft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Embolectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Genshaft is currently accepting new patients.

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

    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 practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tashkin is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Lung Transplant.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karol Watson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Watson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Atherosclerosis, Emphysema, High Cholesterol, Thrombectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Sangmee Bae is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Bae is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Providence Specialty Medical Group

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mckenna is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Westside Primary Care Inc.

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

    Dalia Artal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Artal is rated as an Advanced 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Emphysema, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Artal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Beverly Radiology Medical Group III

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

    Tanya Kisler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kisler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Kisler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

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

    Esther Park is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced 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 Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Emphysema, and Pneumomediastinum. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Richard Channick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Channick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Pulmonary Embolism, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Antoinette Gomes is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gomes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Emphysema, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Lea Azour is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Azour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pneumomediastinum, Emphysema, and Subcutaneous Emphysema. Dr. Azour is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Suh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Suh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Collapsed Lung, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Suh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Emphysema
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Fl 1, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Cho Sr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cho Sr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Choledocholithiasis, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

    Mamata Chithriki is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chithriki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Visceromegaly, Vertigo, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Chithriki is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

    Peter Julien is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Julien is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Cough, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Emphysema. Dr. Julien is currently accepting new patients.

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

    George Labrot is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Labrot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Labrot is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Radiology And Interventional Associates Inc

    2622 2nd St, Apt 1, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maya Borso is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Borso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Borso is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Borso 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
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Mcgowan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mcgowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiccups, Hemophilia A, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Mcgowan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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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