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Dr. Steven Escobar, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 54
Dr. Steven Escobar, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Steven Escobar, MD is a Pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Steven Escobar, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 54
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Steven Escobar, MD is a Pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Steven Escobar, MD is a Pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Escobar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Escobar has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Escobar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Escobar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Escobar is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pleural Effusion
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Bronchitis
Pneumonitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Interstitial Lung Disease
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pulmonary Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Sinusitis
Alkalosis
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Blastomycosis
Breast Cancer
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Candidiasis of Lung
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Sinusitis
Chylothorax
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
E. Coli Pneumonia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Goodpasture's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleurisy
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Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Valley Fever
Ventral Hernia
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
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  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  3. 3 Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla
    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  4. 4 Office
    10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
  5. 5 Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla
    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

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About Me

Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Steven Escobar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Escobar's profile.

Dr. Steven Escobar, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA