Dr. Michael Edwin Kalafer, MD

Dr. Michael Kalafer is a pulmonologist and internal medicine physician who has dedicated 56 years to caring for patients with lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, building a foundation of expertise that spans more than five decades of practice. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care for both complex respiratory disorders and general internal medicine needs.

Dr. Kalafer practices in San Diego, California, where he focuses on treating serious respiratory conditions including respiratory failure and pneumonia. He has experience managing patients with COVID-19, bringing his extensive background to bear on this challenging condition. His diagnostic capabilities include performing chest X-rays and interpreting chest fluoroscopy to evaluate lung function and identify respiratory issues. Patients benefit from his thorough approach to care, which includes comprehensive chemistry panels …to assess overall health status alongside respiratory treatment.