The 20 Best Tracheobronchomalacia Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Tracheobronchomalacia Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Tracheobronchomalacia near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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20 providers found
    Distinguished in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Tracheobronchomalacia
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    George Cheng
    Distinguished in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

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

    George Cheng is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Cheng has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Lung Transplant.

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    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

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

    Marisa Magana is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Magana has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    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 Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    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 Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Acute Care Associates Inc

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Shaw is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Kao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nova Rahal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Steadman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Steadman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Encinitas, CA

    501 N El Camino Real Ste 100, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andre Sanschagrin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Sanschagrin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor, Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect, Generalized Resistance to Thyroid Hormone, and Diskitis.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Family Medicine

    Carbon Health Medical Group Of California PC

    6971 El Camino Real Ste 101, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Wakeman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Wakeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, and Lymphangitis.

    Mark Onaitis
    Advanced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    9452 Medical Center Dr Rm 3E-313, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Onaitis is a Thoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Onaitis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Trestman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Trestman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    2125 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Bender is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Bender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Coastal Pulmonary Associates

    2067 W Vista Way, 
    Vista, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Eisman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Vista, California. Dr. Eisman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Otolaryngology

    North County Ear Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgey Inc.

    3909 Waring Rd Ste A, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Berry is an Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, and Thrush.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Otolaryngology

    California Head And Neck Specialists

    5405 Oberlin Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qing Tian is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tian has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 211, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Otoshi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Otoshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Bronchiectasis, Asthma, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Otoshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tracheobronchomalacia
    Otolaryngology

    Garfield Specialty Center

    5893 Copley Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Utz is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Utz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheobronchomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Laryngomalacia, Ear Barotrauma, and Enlarged Adenoids. Dr. Utz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Tracheobronchomalacia?

    Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) is a rare condition that occurs when the walls of the airway (specifically the trachea and bronchi) are weak. This can cause the airway to become narrow or collapse. There are two forms of TBM. One typically develops during infancy or early childhood (primary TBM). The other is an acquired form usually seen in adults (acquired or secondary TBM). Some people with TBM may initially have no signs or symptoms. Most cases of primary TBM are caused by genetic conditions that weaken the walls of the airway, while the acquired form may occur due to trauma, chronic inflammation, and/or prolonged compression of the airways. The acquired form is often seen in adults with common respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. In many cases, the cause is not known.

    When should I see a Tracheobronchomalacia 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 a Tracheobronchomalacia 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 Tracheobronchomalacia 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 Tracheobronchomalacia 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 a Tracheobronchomalacia 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 Tracheobronchomalacia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tracheobronchomalacia 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 Tracheobronchomalacia 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 Tracheobronchomalacia 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 Tracheobronchomalacia 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 Tracheobronchomalacia doctors near Encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tracheobronchomalacia 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 Tracheobronchomalacia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tracheobronchomalacia 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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