Vanessa Correa, MD

Dr. Vanessa Correa specializes in pulmonology and internal medicine, bringing 13 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed her internship, residency, and fellowship training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, finishing her pulmonology fellowship in 2019. Dr. Correa is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Correa practices at Optum locations in Torrance, California, where she focuses on treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung conditions. She specializes in managing COPD patients who have additional health complications, providing comprehensive care for complex respiratory cases. Her expertise includes performing pulmonary function tests and interpreting chest CT scans to diagnose and monitor lung conditions. Patients have given Dr. Correa an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence …in her care.