The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Interstitial Lung Disease near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Office

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 125, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Bigoni is a Radiologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Bigoni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Breast Lump.

    Gordon Yung
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Yung is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Sarnoff is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Sarnoff has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Pleural Effusion, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ni-cheng Liang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Liang has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Makani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Makani has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    La Jolla-Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    4520 Executive Dr Ste P2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aarya Kafi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Kafi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandro Pino is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Pino has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Savage is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Savage has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhishek Gadre is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Gadre has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hsing is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hsing has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Fussell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Fussell has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheri Tran is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tran has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hooper is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hooper has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Aspergillosis, Bullae, and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bannach is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bannach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, Myoclonus-Dystonia, Oppenheim Dystonia, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology

    Office

    1470 Encinitas Blvd, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tony Maung is a Radiologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Maung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas

    477 N El Camino Real Ste B303, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Ko is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

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

    James Blackburn is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Al is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices - Pulmonary Department

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

    Rokhsara Rafii is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rafii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Rafii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    San Marcos Medical Offices

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

    Beau Duwe is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Duwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Duwe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Interstitial Lung Disease?

    Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of lung disorders in which the lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged.

    When should I see an Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Encinitas, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Encinitas, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Encinitas, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Encinitas, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Encinitas, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Encinitas, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Interstitial Lung Disease 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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