Dr. Israel Christophe Ugalde, DO

Dr. Israel Ugalde is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He brings 10 years of experience to his practice, focusing on the complex care of patients with serious lung conditions and those requiring intensive medical support. His training in internal medicine provides him with a comprehensive foundation for treating a wide range of adult health concerns alongside his specialized pulmonary and critical care expertise.

Dr. Ugalde practices at multiple respected hospitals throughout the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa General Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, and several HCA Florida facilities in Largo, Saint Petersburg, New Port Richey, and Trinity. He treats patients with respiratory failure and chronic lung disease, conditions that require specialized knowledge and careful monitoring. His procedural skills include bronchoscopy for examining the …airways, pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity, and therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients. Dr. Ugalde's multi-hospital practice allows him to serve patients across Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, Saint Petersburg, Dunedin, and New Port Richey.