Overview
Alejandra Lastra is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Lastra is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Drowsiness.
Dr. Lastra is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Sleep Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra by calling their office at 888-824-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra specialize in?
While Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can view a list of Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra accept my insurance?
Dr. Alejandra C. Lastra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Lastra isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Lastra isAdvanced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Lastra isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Lastra isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- DrowsinessDr. Lastra isExperienced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- EmphysemaDr. Lastra isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Lastra isExperienced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.