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Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 44
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Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Lynwood, CA.
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Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 44
Lynwood, CA
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18 years of experience
Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Lynwood, CA.

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Dr. Ponnezhan graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Lynwood, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Ponnezhan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Huntington Hospital and USC Arcadia Hospital. Dr. Ponnezhan has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ponnezhan's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ponnezhan is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Pneumonia
Acidosis
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Asthma
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Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bird Flu
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Ileus
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Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Testicular Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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  • Marketplace CA HMO
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  • Navigate POS
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  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 St. Francis Pathology Medical Group
    3630 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262
  2. 2 Los Angeles Community Hospital at Los Angeles
    4081 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
  3. 3 Foothill Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants Medical Group Inc.
    959 E Walnut St Ste 120, Pasadena, CA 91106
  4. 4 Office
    3224 Santa Ana St Ste A, South Gate, CA 90280
  5. 5 USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208

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Apr 15, 2023
Dr. Ponnezhan is one of the best doctors I have had the pleasure of going to. So nice, so knowledgeable, so thorough. You will recognize his confidence in all that he says and you can't help but to feel that confidence too. The staff consists of a wonderful group of friendly, helpful professionals that will always go out of their way to help you.
Robin Pitts — Apr 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Education

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Medical Education
  • American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine
    2006
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ponnezhan's profile.

Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD is affiliated with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Huntington Hospital and USC Arcadia Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA

  • Huntington Hospital

    100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  • USC Arcadia Hospital

    300 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA