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Dr. Laura Likar, MD

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Dr. Laura Likar, MD
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Dr. Laura Likar, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Laura Likar, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Laura Likar, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has 35 years experience. They graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at University of VT.They currently practice at Dignity Health Medical Group -Dominican and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. At present, Dr. Likar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Likar is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican
    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
Respiratory Failure
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchospasm
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Empyema
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Fungal Infections
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Disorders
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thrombosis
Tuberculosis
Valley Fever
Vascular Disease
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management

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Jul 01, 2023
Dr Likar made me feel very comfortable. She always listens to my concerns.
— Jul 01, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • I believe in honesty when treating patients. Being upfront and honest about respiratory diseases, treatment, outcome and life changes needed to stay healthy are the most important values I carry as a physician.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Laura Likar, MD is a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1989. She specializes in Pulmonary Disease.
Biography
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of VT
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of VT
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Likar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Likar's profile.

Dr. Laura Likar, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Laura Likar, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Dr. Likar has over 35 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

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(831) 204-6156
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