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Dr. Laura Likar, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 61
Dr. Laura Likar, MD
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Dr. Laura Likar, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Laura Likar, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 61
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Laura Likar, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Likar graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at University of VT.Dr. Laura Likar, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Likar currently practices at Dignity Health Medical Group -Dominican and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. At present, Dr. Likar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Likar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Likar is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican
    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Shortness of Breath
Respiratory Failure
Chronic Sinusitis
Shortness of Breath
Respiratory Failure
Chronic Sinusitis
Shortness of Breath
Respiratory Failure
Chronic Sinusitis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Abscess
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchospasm
Candidiasis of Lung
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Empyema
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Fungal Infections
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Septic Embolism
Sleep Disorders
Swine Flu
Thrombosis
Tuberculosis
Valley Fever
Vascular Disease
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Respiratory Management

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Oct 20, 2024
Always listens to concerns and is very kind.
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Laura Likar, MD is a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1989. She specializes in Pulmonary Disease.
Biography
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of VT
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of VT
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Likar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Likar's profile.

Dr. Laura Likar, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Laura Likar, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Dr. Likar has over 35 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

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