- Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists
- CA
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD
Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Male•Age 72
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD is a Pulmonologist in Mission Viejo, CA and has over 47 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tammelin has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Pulmonary Vascular Conditions. He graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine medical school in 1975. He is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, winner of the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
Mission Heritage Medical Group
26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 215 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 ()Make an Appointment
(949) 364-1236Telehealth available
Accepting new patients
Healthgrades Provider Compare™
Quickly compare more Pulmonologists in your area
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Tammelin is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo Mission Viejo, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonary disease.
At a Glance
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Frequently Treated by Dr. Tammelin
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Tammelin treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Tammelin treats other conditions, please contact the office at (949) 364-1236.
Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. Tammelin is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
Based on claims data for 5 conditions and procedures
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Tammelin is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Pulmonary Vascular Conditions
Pulmonary vascular specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the flow of blood between the heart and lungs, including pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.Compare with other Pulmonary Vascular Conditions specialists.
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Check Dr. Tammelin's experience treating your condition or procedure
Dr. Tammelin's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Alkalosis
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Bronchoscopy
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Study
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Valley Fever
- Wheezing
Insurance Check
Search for your insurance provider
Dr. Tammelin accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Tammelin accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Select Plus HMO
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- Local Access Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
Dr. Tammelin's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tammelin
3.3
Based on 16 ratings
| 5 Stars | 56.25% | (9) |
| 4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 6.25% | (1) |
| 1 Star | 37.5% | (6) |
Leave a review
How likely are you to recommendDr. Tammelin
Leave a review
How was your experience with Dr. Tammelin?Is this your profile?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.
Claim your profileOverall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Tammelin to family and friends is 3.3125 out of 5
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Tammelin has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Tammelin's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD accept my insurance?
Use the Healthgrades insurance check to verify if Dr. Tammelin accepts your insurance.
What are Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Tammelin frequently treats Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Pulmonary Vascular Conditions. See all practice areas where Dr. Tammelin specializes.
Where is Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD's office located?
Dr. Tammelin's office is located at 26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 215, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Tammelin, MD?
Find contact information here to make an appointment.
Locations
Mission Heritage Medical Group
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Tammelin is affiliated with the following hospital. Select the hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average
12 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2020)
Compare Providers
Providers chosen based on Dr. Tammelin's location and specialty. Click here to refine your results.
Your trust is our top concern.
We strive to keep the reviews trustworthy, honest & fair.
We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.
All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.
Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.
Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.