Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD | Encinitas, CA | Pulmonologist

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Dr. Robert Sarnoff is a pulmonologist who earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. With 52 years of experience treating lung conditions, he brings extensive expertise to respiratory care. Dr. Sarnoff is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Sarnoff practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla in California. He specializes in treating chronic lung disease and COPD, including complex cases with multiple health conditions. His practice includes performing pulmonary function tests and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. Patients rate Dr. Sarnoff 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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3.8

17 Ratings
52 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
New York University School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Dr. Sarnoff is a very caring and thorough physician. He takes the time needed with his patients.

March 29th, 2020

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He seemed to be in a hurry, unwilling to explain the results of my mother. On fact he gave us the wrong result for as specific test. Terrible.

September 26th, 2018

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I've been seeing Dr Sarnoff for about 10 years now. An excellent physician. Great interaction with patients.

July 12th, 2018

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I think these other reviewers must be seeing a different Dr. Sarnoff. I can't say enough about how well cared for I feel by this practice. He is professional, kind, extremely knowledgeable and he listens to my concerns and thoughts. I have a complicated medical condition which would be so much more difficult to accept and adjust to, if I didn't feel such confidence in Dr.Sarnoff.

July 6th, 2012

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Do not be fooled by his being pleasant. He only cares about getting as much of your money as possible. He will just agree with anything your previous doctor stated and not make any opinions of his own. You will not get out of his office without having being charged at least $600 and a surprising amount will not be covered by your insurance. GO ELSEWHERE

August 25th, 2011

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

354 Santa Fe DrEncinitas, CA 92024

Tel: (760) 633-6501

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

9888 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 626-4123


Dr. Robert Benjamin Sarnoff, MD	Katherine Louise Barringer	Dr. Viji Sankar, MD	Dr. Julian Phillip Lichter, MD
Pulmonology	Nurse Practitioner	Critical Care Medicine	Critical Care Medicine
			Accepts New Patients
3.8 (17 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.5 (2 Ratings)	4.4 (7 Ratings)
52 Years of Experience		31 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Arabic, Spanish	Speaks English, Polish	Speaks English, Spanish
Encinitas , CA	San Diego , CA	San Diego , CA	San Diego , CA
Med School: New York University School Of Medicine		Med School: Kilpauk Medical College	Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences
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Pulmonology

Angiographic Visualization
Asthma
Chest Infection
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Emphysema
Lung Diseases
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis (TB)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Sarnoff affiliated with?: Dr. Robert Sarnoff is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Does Dr. Robert Sarnoff accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Robert Sarnoff accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Robert Sarnoff accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Robert Sarnoff has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Robert Sarnoff speak?: Dr. Robert Sarnoff speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. Robert Sarnoff accepting new patients?: Dr. Robert Sarnoff has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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