Overview
Nithya Menon, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician specializing in COPD, asthma, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. Dr. Menon strives to educate and empower her patients, giving them the tools they need to improve their quality of life. She considers it a privilege to care for patients and hopes to impact their lives positively.Dr. Menon is a member of the American Thoracic Society and American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Franciscan Pulmonary Associates, Dr. Menon served as medical director for pulmonary and critical care at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.Away from work, Dr. Menon finds it incredibly recharging to spend time with her kids outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, hiking, biking, skiing and traveling.
Dr. Menon is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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. Nithya Menon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nithya Menon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nithya Menon 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. Nithya Menon a top-rated expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nithya Menon is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), 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. Nithya Menon specialize in?
While Dr. Nithya Menon is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Emphysema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Nithya Menon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nithya Menon has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). You can view a list of Dr. Nithya Menon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nithya Menon accept my insurance?
Dr. Nithya Menon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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
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
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung MetastasesDr. Menon isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Menon isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Menon isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Menon isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Menon isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BullaeDr. Menon isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- EmphysemaDr. Menon isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Menon isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Menon isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Menon isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.