Summary

Dr. Riffat Meraj is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with 22 years of experience treating complex respiratory and critical conditions. She earned her medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical College and completed her residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Her expertise spans pulmonology, critical care medicine, and internal medicine, allowing her to provide comprehensive care for patients with breathing disorders and life-threatening illnesses. Dr. Meraj communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Meraj practices at multiple locations throughout Orange County, including Saint Joseph Hospital in Orange and several medical centers in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and surrounding areas. She specializes in treating serious conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, and high blood pressure emergencies. Her clinical skills include performing therapeutic hypothermia procedures and conducting important blood tests to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Meraj highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 22 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Suny Upstate Medical University
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 15 hospital affiliations
  • 17 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Riffat Meraj has 17 locations

Saint Joseph Hospital Orange

1100 W Stewart DrOrange, CA 92868

Chest And Critical Care Consultants

1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 404Anaheim, CA 92801
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Anaheim Global Medical Center

1025 S Anaheim BlvdAnaheim, CA 92805

West Anaheim Medical Center

3033 W Orange AveAnaheim, CA 92804

Chapman Medical Center Inc

2601 E Chapman AveOrange, CA 92869

Uci Health Placentia Linda

1301 N Rose DrPlacentia, CA 92870

Kindred Hospital Westminster

200 Hospital CirWestminster, CA 92683

South Coast Global Medical Center

2701 S Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92704

Kindred Hospital Brea

875 N Brea BlvdBrea, CA 92821

Kindred Hospital Santa Ana

1901 College AveSanta Ana, CA 92706

Uci Health Lakewood

3700 South StLakewood, CA 90712

Uci Health Los Alamitos

3751 Katella AveLos Alamitos, CA 90720

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22 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu
Orange , CALaguna Beach , CAOrange , CASeal Beach , CA
Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: Korea University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Riffat Meraj

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Riffat Meraj has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Riffat Meraj has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Dr. Riffat Meraj holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Suny Upstate Medical University.

Medical School

Graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College in 2004.

NPI Number

Dr. Meraj's NPI number is 1396991014.

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