Ventura Pulmonary | Ventura Pulmonary and Critical Care
Pulmonology • Ventura, CA • Since 1984
About
Ventura Pulmonary & Critical Care Group is a small medical practice based in Ventura, California, founded in 1984. The practice operates as a partnership with a single employee and focuses on pulmonary disease, critical care, sleep medicine, and related healthcare services. Key details: - Location: 168 N Brent St, Ventura, CA; serves Ventura area - Contact: (805) 653-6371 or (805) 653-7242 - Industry: Medical practices; specialties include pulmonary disease, critical care, sleep medicine - Website: venturapulmonary.com - Recent activity: Hiring updates in 2026 for a Medical Office Specialist in Oxnard/Ventura; page updates posted February 2026 - LinkedIn presence: linkedin.com/company/ventura-pulmonary-&-critical-care-group - Notable: Very small workforce (1 employee currently), with growth reported (+100% YoY) based on available data If you’re seeking care or information specifically from Ventura Pulmonary & Critical Care Group, contact them directly at the numbers above or visit their website for forms and updates.
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
Address
168 N. Brent Street, Suite 503 Ventura, CA 93003
Phone
(805) 653-6371
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp, MapQuest, Vitals, WebMD, and other local business directories: Reviews reflect mixed sentiment (ranging from highly satisfied to dissatisfied) (Multiple public review platforms exist; specific review counts vary by site (e.g., Yelp/MapQuest display 5 reviews))
Patients praise
- Highly regarded physicians, specifically Dr. Hanley, Dr. Bernstein, and Dr. Joel
- Professional, knowledgeable, and friendly medical care providers
- Positive experiences with clinical and technical staff during tests and procedures
- Efficient prescription management and helpful service for medical equipment coordination
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching office staff via phone for new patient inquiries
- Long wait times at the office for scheduled appointments
- Issues with billing and front office administrative processes
"Dr. Hanley is an asset to the community and the best doctor I've ever had. The office staff is very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My prescriptions are renewed on time."
— John M. (Patient review)"The front office is horrible starting with the office manager. First they check in the wrong person then they overcharge you then it takes 10 days (or more) for to correct them. All the office..."
— Wendy G. (Patient review)"Don't try booking anything as a new patient. They don't answer and don't return phone calls."
— Chelsea Sutula (Patient review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ION Robotic Bronchoscopy - West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center — Oct 10, 2025
- Dr. May-Lin Wilgus, MD – Pulmonologist for Asthma in Thousand Oaks, CA — Feb 27, 2026
- Sonia Jasuja, MD - Pulmonology - MSS PULMONOLOGY MP2 Medical Specialty Suites - Pulmonary Disease | UCLA Health — Dec 16, 2025
- Michael P. Troy, MD - Pulmonology | UCLA Health — Mar 26, 2026
- Sharon J. De Cruz, MD - Pulmonology - MSS PULMONOLOGY MP2 Medical Specialty Suites - Pulmonary Disease | UCLA Health — May 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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