Overview
Dr. Thomas Waddington is a board-certified UCI Health interventional pulmonologist.He earned his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at UCI Medical Center in Orange. Next, he completed a fellowship in interventional pulmonary medicine at Arizona Pulmonary Specialists in Scottsdale.Waddington sees patients inOrange,IrvineandCosta Mesa.
Dr. Waddington is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Waddington is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Waddington is currently accepting new patients.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas W. Waddington
Is Dr. Thomas W. Waddington a top-rated expert for Pleural Effusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas W. Waddington is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleural Effusion, 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. Thomas W. Waddington specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas W. Waddington is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Thomas W. Waddington participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas W. Waddington has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleural Effusion. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas W. Waddington's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas W. Waddington accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas W. Waddington accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Pleural EffusionDr. Waddington isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Waddington isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AspergillosisDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Pneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.
- PneumoniaDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary AspergillomaDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Aspergilloma.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Waddington isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- BronchiectasisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BronchitisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic CoughDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- CoccidioidomycosisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Coccidioidomycosis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EmphysemaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EndoscopyDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Grass AllergyDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Industrial BronchitisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Industrial Bronchitis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Legionnaire DiseaseDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Legionnaire Disease.
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL)
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung DiseaseDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.
- Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL)Dr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL).
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)Dr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM).
- SarcoidosisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- T-Cell LymphomaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about T-Cell Lymphoma.
- TracheitisDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- TracheobronchomalaciaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Tracheobronchomalacia.
- Tracheobronchopathia OsteoplasticaDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.
- VertigoDr. Waddington isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
