Dr. Joseph Elijah Dawa, MD

Dr. Joseph Dawa is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system. He earned his medical degree from Touro University in Henderson, Nevada, and completed his fellowship training at Touro University/Valley Hospital. Dr. Dawa is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Dawa practices at Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals San Martin Campus and provides care in Santa Cruz, California. He focuses on treating serious respiratory conditions including respiratory failure in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as managing hypertensive emergencies. His expertise includes performing specialized procedures such as central venous catheter placement and endotracheal intubation when patients need advanced respiratory support. Patients have given Dr. Dawa an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.