Summary

Dr. Cesar Pena is a pulmonologist and internal medicine physician who brings 46 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado and completed his residency training at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Pena specializes in treating conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system, while also providing comprehensive internal medicine care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Pena practices at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and sees patients across multiple locations in Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa, and San Diego. His expertise focuses on managing chronic lung disease and COPD, including cases with additional health complications. He utilizes diagnostic imaging such as chest CT scans to evaluate respiratory conditions and coordinates physical therapy when appropriate for patient recovery. Patients have given Dr. Pena an average rating of 4.4 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 46 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Cesar Manuel Pena has 6 locations

Internal Medicine And Pulmonary Clinic

227 Church AveChula Vista, CA 91910
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Paradise Valley Hospital

2400 E 4th StNational City, CA 91950

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

751 Medical Center CtChula Vista, CA 91911

Sharp Memorial Hospital

7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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Dr. Cesar Manuel Pena, MDDr. Alexander Nicolai Greiner, MDDr. Katherine Hejean Lee, MDDr. Ankita Sharad Kadakia, MD
PulmonologyAllergy & ImmunologyAnesthesiologyInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
46 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Chula Vista , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: ROSS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cesar Manuel Pena

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Community Health Group - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Cesar Manuel Pena has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Cesar Manuel Pena has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Good Samaritan Hospital

Medical School

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad De Medicina Alberto HurtadoGraduated in 1980

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What languages does Dr. Cesar Pena speak?
Dr. Cesar Pena speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cesar Pena affiliated with?
Dr. Cesar Pena is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.
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