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There are 65 Pulmonologists in Riverside, CA and 34% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. Popular hospitals in the area include Riverside Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center.
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  • Obstructive Lung Disease (20)
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65 Results for Pulmonary Disease near Riverside, CA
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★ Featured
Photo: Dr. Salim Harianawala, MD

Dr. Salim Harianawala, MD

Critical Care Medicine
5.0 (4)
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 335-3445
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (951) 335-3445
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
★ Featured
Photo: Dr. Ahmed El-Bershawi, MD

Dr. Ahmed El-Bershawi, MD

Critical Care Medicine
4.5 (21)
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 335-3445
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Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (951) 335-3445
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
★ Featured
Photo: Dr. Liliana Mendoza, DO

Dr. Liliana Mendoza, DO

Critical Care Medicine
1.0 (2)
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 335-3445
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Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (951) 335-3445
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Anoop Maheshwari, MD

Dr. Anoop Maheshwari, MD

Pulmonary Disease
4.3 (90)
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Offers telehealth
1.7 mi
Tel: (951) 383-3990
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 383-3990
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Ahmed El-Bershawi, MD

Dr. Ahmed El-Bershawi, MD

Critical Care Medicine
4.5 (21)
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 590-4857
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 590-4857
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Zeron Ghazarian, MD

Dr. Zeron Ghazarian, MD

Critical Care Medicine
5.0 (2)
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 460-0534
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 460-0534
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Peter Zamfirescu-Alexander, MD

Dr. Peter Zamfirescu-Alexander, MD

Critical Care Medicine
5.0 (1)
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 428-2312
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 428-2312
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Mufadda Hasan, MD

Dr. Mufadda Hasan, MD

Pulmonary Disease
5.0 (1)
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 460-0496
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Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 460-0496
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Lien-Khuong Tran, MD

Dr. Lien-Khuong Tran, MD

Pulmonary Disease
5.0 (1)
Accepting new patients
5 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 395-0814
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 395-0814
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Martin Schlusselberg, MD

Dr. Martin Schlusselberg, MD

Pulmonary Disease
4.5 (28)
Accepting new patients
2 years of experience
Offers telehealth
0.8 mi
Tel: (951) 364-0914
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 364-0914
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Salim Harianawala, MD

Dr. Salim Harianawala, MD

Critical Care Medicine
5.0 (4)
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 590-4837
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 590-4837
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Ahmad Alazzeh, MD

Dr. Ahmad Alazzeh, MD

Pulmonary Disease
4.4 (5)
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 390-2639
Call Now
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 390-2639
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Rohit Godbole, MD

Dr. Rohit Godbole, MD

Pulmonary Disease
3.0 (2)
Accepting new patients
5 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 460-0150
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 460-0150
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Ali Mojaverian, MD

Dr. Ali Mojaverian, MD

Pulmonary Disease
2.7 (16)
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Offers telehealth
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 465-7101
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 465-7101
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Liliana Mendoza, DO

Dr. Liliana Mendoza, DO

Critical Care Medicine
1.0 (2)
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 355-7563
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 355-7563
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Mohammad Malekzadegan, MD

Dr. Mohammad Malekzadegan, MD

Pulmonary Disease
0
Accepting new patients
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 460-0633
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 460-0633
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital
Photo: Dr. Mona Alipour, MD

Dr. Mona Alipour, MD

Pulmonary Disease
0
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
6.7 mi
Tel: (951) 590-4831
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(951) 590-4831
On staff at Riverside Community Hospital

Healthcare at a Glance in Riverside, CA

Residents of the metropolitan Riverside-San Bernardino area have access to various healthcare facilities. Residents can visit the Loma Linda University Medical Center, the Eisenhower Medical Center, or the Kaiser Permanente Fontana and Ontario Medical Centers for general healthcare. Likewise, children can find care in the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Veterans have access to multiple VA clinics in the surrounding area, such as the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans' Hospital.

Riverside’s Top-Rated Facilities

U.S. News ranks the Loma Linda University Medical Center as #1 in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro area and #12 in California. They nationally rank at #41 in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. They’re also ranked as high performers in seven adult specialties and 11 procedures/conditions, including:

  • colon cancer surgery
  • heart failure
  • hip fracture

U.S. News ranks the Eisenhower Medical Center as #2 in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro area and #21 in California. They rank as high performers in 14 different procedures/conditions, including:

  • lung cancer surgery
  • aortic valve surgery
  • kidney failure
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Pulmonology Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pulmonologist?

A pulmonologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders and conditions of the respiratory system, including:

  • autoimmune disorders
  • cancer treatment
  • infectious diseases
  • inflammation
  • structural problems

Though the lungs usually come to mind first when talking about pulmonology, the respiratory system is made of several parts, including:

  • bronchial tubes
  • diaphragm
  • lungs
  • mouth and nose
  • sinuses
  • throat (pharynx)
  • voicebox (larynx)
  • windpipe (trachea)

What conditions do pulmonologists treat?

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Pulmonologists treat several kinds of respiratory conditions, including:

What procedures do pulmonologists perform?

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Pulmonologists perform several tests, including imaging tests used to diagnose and understand the respiratory issues you are experiencing. These tests include:

  • blood tests: tests used to check your blood’s oxygen levels
  • bronchoscopy: a device that looks inside your lungs and airways
  • chest ultrasound: imaging that examines the organs and structures in your chest
  • CT scans: diagnostic images of your lungs and respiratory system
  • spirometry: a test that measures how well your lungs work

In addition to testing and imaging, a pulmonologist performs several procedures that can help improve the function of your lungs. Some common procedures include:

  • airway ablation: a procedure that opens blocked air passages
  • biopses: the collection of a tissue sample for disease screening
  • pulmonary hygiene: a procedure that clears fluid and mucus buildup from your lungs

When should I go to a pulmonologist?

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For many minor concerns or symptoms of the respiratory system, you’ll receive care from your primary care physician (PCP). Your PCP will usually refer you to a pulmonologist if you’re experiencing the following:

  • a cough that regularly produces blood or mucus
  • a persistent or worsening cough
  • difficulty breathing
  • unexplained weight loss

Depending on the severity of your symptoms, a pulmonologist may refer you to a pulmonary surgeon who specializes in treating your condition.

What can I expect during my first pulmonologist appointment?

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A typical first visit to a pulmonologist begins with a physical exam. Your doctor will likely ask questions about your medical history, condition, and any symptoms you’re experiencing.

Depending on your symptoms, your pulmonologist may recommend blood work, imaging, or other diagnostic tests. You can also expect them to discuss your treatment plan, including some procedures and their associated benefits or risks.

What questions should I ask my pulmonologist?

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It’s important to feel prepared when you go to your pulmonologist appointment. To help you get started, we’ve created a list of good questions for you to ask during your appointment:

  • Are there any tests you recommend?
  • What’s my diagnosis?
  • What’s causing my symptoms or making them worse?
  • How often should I be screened for my condition?
  • Are there any medications that can help manage my condition?
  • What are the next steps in my treatment?
  • Should I limit my physical activities?

In addition to asking questions, there are several things you can do to get the most out of your pulmonologist appointment:

  • Bring a detailed account of your recent medical history, including the medications you take.
  • Write down your symptoms, when they started, and how they’ve progressed.
  • Track activities that make your symptoms better or worse.
  • Ask a friend or family member to accompany you to your appointment.
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