Jeffrey Albores
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 300, 
Tacoma, WA 

Overview

Jeffrey Albores, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with additional certifications in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Albores strives to treat each patient with compassion and respect, and to provide the information they need to make informed decisions about their care. He approaches each patient as a unique individual who deserves tailored care guided by evidence-based medicine and a shared decision-making process. He performs diagnostic bronchoscopy and sees critically ill patients in the ICU.Dr. Albores is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Albores enjoys long distance running, hiking, traveling and trying new restaurants.Conditions and procedures:AsthmaBronchoscopyCOPDInterstitial lung diseaseLung cancerPulmonary hypertensionPulmonary infectionPulmonary vascular disease.

Dr. Albores is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of The Philippines College Of Medicine, Manila, Philippines

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease And Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Hospital Affiliations

St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Anthony Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Franciscan Pulmonary Associates at St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98405

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. Jeffrey Albores

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Albores?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Albores by calling their office at 253-363-8700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jeffrey Albores a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeffrey Albores is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Metastases, 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. Jeffrey Albores specialize in?

While Dr. Jeffrey Albores is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Jeffrey Albores participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jeffrey Albores has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Metastases. You can view a list of Dr. Jeffrey Albores's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jeffrey Albores accept my insurance?

Dr. Jeffrey Albores accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-363-8700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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