25 of the Best Pulmonologists Near Me in Salinas, CA - MediFind
Pulmonology • Salinas, CA
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
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415-353-2577
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Rinderknecht): 5.0/5.0 (n/a (based on individual profile))
- Sharecare (Dr. John Koostra): 5.0/5.0 (2)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Minh Le): 5.0/5.0 (3)
Patients praise
- physician listens to patient concerns
- kind and empathetic demeanor
- thorough diagnostic approach
- patient-centered, unhurried care
Common complaints
- some patients have noted dissatisfaction with office staff despite high physician ratings
"Dr Koostra has a very approachable style. He listens. He asks questions. Then he has a masterful approach... My oxygen level is increasing! And, that is priceless."
— Sharecare patient review for Dr. John Koostra"I feel he was the first doctor who really listened to my concerns and took steps to find out what was going on. He doesn't rush you and goes over and beyond to help."
— Healthgrades patient review for Dr. Minh LeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors near Salinas, CA | MediFind — Feb 22, 2026
- Alyssa A. Perez, MD, M ED - Transplant Pulmonology, Cystic Fibrosis | UCSF Health — Mar 22, 2026
- Dr. Laura Koth, MD - Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA | Healthgrades — Dec 13, 2025
- Pramil Vaghasia, MD - VIPN — Mar 1, 2026
- Two Salinas Valley Health Respiratory Therapists Honored with STAR Awards for Life-Saving Care — Mar 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More pulmonology clinics in Salinas
John M. Koostra, MD – Natividad: Inspiring healthy lives Salinas - Natividad Medical Center (Natividad Hospital) is a 172-bed, acute-care teaching hospital in Salinas, CA, owned by Monterey County and affiliated with UCSF. - Mission: “Inspiring healthy lives” by providing care to all patients, regardless of ability to pay. - Leadership/Medical staff: Includes physicians and department leaders; Dr. John M. - Services: Level II trauma center; family medicine residency; bariatric surgery center; multiple specialty and primary care clinics; emergency department with ~52,000 visits per year. - Accreditation: Joint Commission; recognized for UCSF affiliation and teaching hospital status on the Central Coast. - Location: 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA 93906. Helipad and trauma capabilities noted. - Contact: Main phone (831) 755-4111. If you need further details on Dr. Koostra’s role, specialty, or contact information within Natividad, I can look up and summarize that specifically.
Pulmonologists in Salinas, CA (Pulmonary/Critical Care) - Salinas Valley Health is a nonprofit acute-care health system based in Salinas, CA (founded 1953). They offer comprehensive medical services across the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula, including a 263-bed hospital with trauma-ready emergency care and a focus on pulmonary/Critical Care as part of their broad specialties. - Key pulmonary-related strengths: dedicated medical staff and board-certified physicians, intensive care and critical care services, and collaboration with larger institutions (e.g., Stanford) to support advanced respiratory care and cancer, cardiac, orthopedics, obstetrics, and stroke services. - Contact/where to start: For pulmonary and critical care services, reach Salinas Valley Health at 831-757-4333 or news@salinasvalleyhealth.com. Primary location: 450 E. Romie Lane, Salinas, CA 93901 (HQ). - Website: salinasvalleyhealth.com (access to service lines, physician directory, and patient care information). If you need specific pulmonologists or a physician directory, I can pull targeted names and specialties from their site or provide steps to request a referral.
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