Dr. Sanjay Vadgama, MD, FCCP
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4955 Van Nuys Blvd 502 Sherman Oaks CA, 91403About
Dr. Sanjay Vadgama, MD, a distinguished Pulmonologist with over 25+ years of experience, is dedicated to respiratory health in Sherman Oaks, California. As Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, he plays a crucial role in critical care. Affiliated with multiple medical centers, including Sherman Oaks and Encino Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Vadgama's expertise extends to sleep medicine, holding board certification from the American Board of Sleep Medicine. As a Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians, he actively contributes to advancing pulmonary healthcare education. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his board certifications in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and internal medicine.
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Education and Training
University College London MBBS 1996
University of Wales, Cardiff BSc Hons 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Pulmonary Disease
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director San Fernando Hospitalist Medical Group -
- Medical Director, Intensive Care and Respiratory Valley Presbyterian Hospital -
Fellowships
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine 2006
Fellowships
- Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Fellowship Cedars-Sinai2006
Professional Society Memberships
- FCCP, RCP
What do you attribute your success to?
- \"I have excellent communication skills; I\'m able to relate and empathize with my patients and I take the time to really listen to what they are saying. Having a good knowledge base enables me to provide the care my patients deserve.*Medical Director of the San Fernando Valley Hospitalist Medical Group*partner with Mid Valley Pulmonary Medical Group*Medical Director Intensive Care and Respiratory Valley Presbyterian Hospital*Medical Director Barlow Respiratory Hospital
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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Sanjay Vadgama, who serves patients in California.
A highly trained pulmonologist, Dr. Vadgama practices at Mid-Valley Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc. in Sherman Oaks, California.
Dr. Vadgama is Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Valley Presbyterian Hospital where he also serves on the Board of Directors. Additionally he is affiliated with Sherman Oaks and Encino Hospital Medical Center, Barlow Respiratory Hospital and Tarzana Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Upon graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Biochemistry from the University of Wales College of Cardiff in 1991, Dr. Vadgama went on to earn his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at University College London in 1996. He became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) in 1999.
Furthering his training in the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles in 2003, where he was voted Resident of the Year for three consecutive years. He followed this up with a fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center until 2006.
Board certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and internal medicine, Dr. Vadgama is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
In addition, he is board certified in sleep medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). The ABSM is a nonprofit organization that certifies physicians, PhDs, specialists, and technologists in the specialty of sleep medicine.
A leading lung health professional, Dr. Vadgama is a Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) and a member of Trudeau Society, which promotes pulmonary healthcare education.
Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.
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