The 20 Best Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365530, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tisha Wang is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Juarez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Juarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Lung Metastases.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

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

    Elinor Lee is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

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    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Geriatrics | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Geriatrics | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Armando Huaringa, Md., Inc

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armando Huaringa is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Huaringa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Lung Metastases, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Dr. Huaringa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andreas Reiff is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Reiff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Vasculitis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

    Office

    8700 Beverly Blvd Ste M335, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Haker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Haker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Visceromegaly, Synovial Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Tejas Patel MD A Medical Corp.

    2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 412, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dale Jun is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Jun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, REM Behavior Disorder, Drowsiness, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    2080 Century Park East, Suite 507, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Chaux is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodrigo Garcia is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Pleurisy, Empyema, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center

    8900 Beverly Blvd Fl 3, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Falk is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Falk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Cedars-Sinai Advanced Lung Disease

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanzira Zaman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Richter is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Richter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

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

    Stephen Weigt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weigt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

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

    Thanh Neville is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Neville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Interventional Radiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Fereidoun Abtin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abtin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 365B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Lynch is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    11301 Wilshire Blvd # 111A, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaime Betancourt is a primary care provider, practicing in Intensive Care Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Betancourt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Methemoglobinemia, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Methemoglobinemia, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis?

    Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease in which a type of protein builds up in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs, making breathing difficult. Pulmonary means related to the lungs.

    When should I see a Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis 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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