Pulmonolgists in Salinas, CA | Pulmonary Critical Care
Pulmonology • Salinas, CA • Since 1953
About
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.
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
Address
Salinas Valley Health Specialty Clinic Medical Clinic 1033 Los Palos Drive, Suite A Salinas, CA 93901
Phone
831-757-2058
jhernandezl@SalinasValleyHealth.com
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Sharecare: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- US News & World Report: 3/5 to 5/5 depending on provider (11 to 42 reviews per provider)
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- Physicians are generally described as approachable, attentive, and good listeners
- Patients express confidence in the medical skills and knowledge of the pulmonologists
- Physicians noted for taking a holistic approach and not rushing appointments
- Effective treatment outcomes, such as improved oxygen levels reported by patients
Common complaints
- Some reports of unprofessional, unpleasant, or uninviting office staff at specific clinics
- Perception of some clinics as having a stressful or unwelcoming environment
"Dr Koostra has a very approachable style. He listens. He asks questions. Then he has a masterful approach... best of all, my oxygen level is increasing! And, that is priceless."
— Sharecare (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. The staff is amazing too. I highly recommend Dr. Le."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Minh Le)"Dr. Medawar is hands down the best. He is professional, focused,and really listens to his patient. Additionally, he has a wonderful sense of humor; is compassionate and caring, and takes a holistic approach to treatment."
— Vitals (Dr. Chad Medawar)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ramanjeet Singh, MD | Central Valley Doctors Health System — Nov 15, 2025
- Lauren Elaine Eggert, MD - Pulmonology | UCSF Health — Nov 12, 2025
- Paul J., MD - Pulmonology, Interstitial Lung Disease | UCSF Health — Mar 4, 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.
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