
Overview
Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla is a board-certified UCI Health pulmonologist who specializes in lung disorders and critical care medicine. Her clinical interests include pulmonary vascular disease, pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.She earned her medical degree from the UCI School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She also earned an MBA at the UCI Paul Merage School of Business.Chinchilla, who is fluent in Spanish, enjoys teaching medical students and residents in the intensive care unit at UCI Medical Center's Douglas Hospital.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Pleurisy.
Dr. Chinchilla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chinchilla is currently accepting new patients.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
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. Dinora B. Chinchilla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla by calling their office at 714-880-7812. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla is classified as an Experienced expert for Pulmonary Hypertension, 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. Dinora B. Chinchilla specialize in?
While Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Hypertension, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla accept my insurance?
Dr. Dinora B. Chinchilla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-880-7812 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- AsthmaDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- COVID-19Dr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Grass AllergyDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Chinchilla isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
