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    MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced.

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      Jessica D. Cohen
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine
      2025 Soquel Ave., Floor 2, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jessica Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Andrea W. Ling
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Pulmonology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 230, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I believe in providing compassion along with high-quality care for my patients. Dr. Ling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Metastases, Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican

      1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Godin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Godin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

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      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican - Pulmonology

      1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Likar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Likar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

      John L. Kaufmann
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease

      Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I became a Physician to make a difference in the lives of my patients. To treat them with respect and dignity as I would expect members of my family would be treated in their own care. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, and Myelitis.

      Sunita Singh
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease

      Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 411, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunita Singh is an Infectious Disease provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Listeriosis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

      Tuong N. Vu
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Pulmonology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 230, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      As a physician, my goal is to provide comprehensive and effective respiratory care to improve the quality and longevity of the life of my patients. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Thanh N. Vu
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Thanh Vu is a licensed medical professional who specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      James A. Louisell
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Pulmonology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 230, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Louisell is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Louisell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Pleurisy. Dr. Louisell is currently accepting new patients.

      Lorena B. Russo
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine

      Urgent Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

      1820 41st Ave, Suite C, 
      Capitola, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      I became a doctor to indulge in my interest in science, while learning and caring for people. I am very interested in social justice, and have worked and volunteered for my whole career to elevate all in our communities, and especially seek out those whose voices and stories are not always heard.In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, dancing and spending time with family and pets.I listen and find that the more I listen the easier the diagnosis presents itself, and the better partners my patients and I become. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

      Jedediah L. Wheeler
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

      Pediatrics - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

      1820 41st Ave, Suite D, 
      Capitola, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      It is my job to be an advocate and a voice for my little patients, to give them the best chance at a healthy and safe life. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are GAPO Syndrome, Acne, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Delayed Growth.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine

      PAMF - FM Soquel Dr

      1301 Mission Street, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Eisendorf is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Eisendorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine
      540 Soquel Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Minkner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Minkner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine

      PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

      2025 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Baldwin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Baldwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Pneumonia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine

      Santa Cruz Community Health Centers

      1510 Capitola Rd, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Casey Kirkhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kirkhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Ellison is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunil Ayyagari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ayyagari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ayyagari is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Inemesit Newsome is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Newsome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Ascites, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 230, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lily Zeng is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Zeng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Lung Metastases.

      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Igbekele Daodu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Daodu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia?

      Hospital-acquired pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that occurs during a hospital stay. This type of pneumonia can be very severe. Sometimes, it can be fatal.

      When should I see a Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia doctor near Santa Cruz, 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 a Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia doctor near Santa Cruz, 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia doctors near Santa Cruz, 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia doctors near Santa Cruz, 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 a Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia doctor near Santa Cruz, 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia 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 a Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia doctor near Santa Cruz, 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia 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 a Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia 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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