Summary

Dr. Jose Lira specializes in pulmonology and internal medicine, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando and completed his residency training at Elmhurst Hospital Center. With 55 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Lira is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, enabling him to serve diverse communities.

Dr. Lira practices at several respected facilities including Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, and Paradise Valley Hospital, all located in Chula Vista, California. He focuses on treating sleep disorders such as sleep apnea in both adults and children. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and conducting comprehensive sleep studies to diagnose breathing-related sleep conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.4
  • 55 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog
  • Elmhurst Hospital Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Jose Antonio Lira has 2 locations

Dr. Jose Antonio Lira

841 Kuhn DrChula Vista, CA 91914

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

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PulmonologyInfectious DiseaseDiagnostic RadiologyEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.4 
3.9 
55 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Chula Vista , CASan Diego , CAEden Prairie , MNSnyder , TX
Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Bologna Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jose Antonio Lira

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Jose Antonio Lira has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jose Antonio Lira 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

55 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Elmhurst Hospital Center

Medical School

Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San FernandoGraduated in 1971

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What languages does Dr. Jose Lira speak?
Dr. Jose Lira speaks Spanish and Tagalog.
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Where is Dr. Jose Lira's office located?
Dr. Jose Lira's office is located at 841 Kuhn Dr, Chula Vista, CA, 91914.

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