Summary

Dr. Thomas Brugman specializes in pulmonology, critical care medicine, and internal medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and completed his residency at Oregon Health & Science University. With 49 years of experience treating patients with complex respiratory and critical care needs, Dr. Brugman speaks Spanish, Tagalog, and English.

Dr. Brugman practices at Community Memorial Health System and provides care at multiple locations throughout Ventura and Santa Paula, California. He focuses on treating chronic lung disease and COPD, including cases where patients have additional health conditions that complicate their care. His expertise includes pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and pulmonary rehabilitation to help patients improve their breathing and quality of life. Patients consistently rate Dr. Brugman highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English
  • Oregon Health & Science University
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Michael Brugman has 4 locations

Ventura Pulmonary And Critical Care Medical Group

168 N Brent St Ste 406Ventura, CA 93003
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

Community Memorial Health System

147 N Brent StVentura, CA 93003

Santa Paula Hospital

825 N 10th StSanta Paula, CA 93060

Ventura County Medical Center

300 Hillmont AveVentura, CA 93003

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Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English
Ventura , CANEWBURY PARK , CAVentura , CAThousand Oaks , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Michael Brugman

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Michael Brugman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Michael Brugman 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

49 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Oregon Health & Science University.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Brugman's NPI number is 1194736637.

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Dr. Thomas Brugman's office is located at 168 N Brent St Ste 406, Ventura, CA, 93003.
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Dr. Thomas Brugman is affiliated with Community Memorial Health System.
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