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Overview of Dr. Laura Likar, MD
Dr. Laura Likar, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Likar, completed a residency at University of VT. Patients rated Dr. Likar an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Likar's Office Locations
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Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Directions (831) 204-6156Monday08:00 - 17:00Tuesday08:00 - 17:00Wednesday08:00 - 17:00Thursday08:00 - 17:00Friday08:00 - 17:00
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Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
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Acidosis
Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
Autoimmune Diseases
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchospasm
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Emphysema
Empyema
Fungal Infections
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
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Pneumonitis
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Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Hypertension
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Systemic Sclerosis
Thrombosis
Tuberculosis
Valley Fever
Vascular Disease
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
Respiratory Failure
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Pulmonary Hypertension
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Sleep Apnea
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Smoking Cessation Counseling
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Thoracentesis
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Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Pharyngitis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Alkalosis
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Asbestosis
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Aspergillosis
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Bronchiolitis
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Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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Chest Pain
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Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Empyema
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Fungal Infections
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Influenza (Flu)
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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Lung Abscess
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Lung Cancer
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Lung Nodule
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Pleural Effusion
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Pneumonia
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Pneumonitis
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Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
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Pulmonary Disease
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Pulmonary Edema
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Pulmonary Eosinophilia
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Rheumatoid Lung Disease
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Sarcoidosis
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Sleep Disorders
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Swine Flu
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Systemic Sclerosis
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Thrombosis
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Tuberculosis
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Valley Fever
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Vascular Disease
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Viral Infection
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Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Wheezing
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health
- MultiPlan
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0
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About Dr. Laura Likar, MD
Specialties*
- Pulmonary Disease
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Specialties*
Years of Experience
- 35 years of experience
Years of Experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
Gender
- Female
Gender
NPI Number
- 1649205733
NPI Number
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.
Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Brown University Alpert Medical School
Fellowship
Residency
- University of VT
Residency
Internship
- University of VT
Internship
Medical Education
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Hospital Affiliations
- Dominican Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
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