Dr. Laura Likar, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Female
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Laura Likar, MD is a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Likar has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Her office accepts new patients.
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Dr. Laura Likar, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Office Hours
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Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Locations
Dignity Health Medical Group -Dominican
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Likar is affiliated with Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Likar
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Likar treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Likar treats other conditions, please contact the office at (831) 226-3225.
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. Likar is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.
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Dr. Likar's conditions and procedures:
- Shortness of Breath
- Bronchiectasis
- Respiratory Failure
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Alkalosis
- Asbestosis
- Aspergillosis
- Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Bronchospasm
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Bronchiolitis
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Fungal Infections
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- 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
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Swine Flu
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thrombosis
- Tuberculosis
- Valley Fever
- Vascular Disease
- Viral Infection
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Management
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Thoracentesis
Dr. Likar's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Likar
5.0
Based on 4 ratings
| 5 Star | 100% | 100% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 0% | 0% |
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
Brown University Alpert Medical School
Fellowship Hospital, 1997
University of VT
Residency Hospital, 1992
U of VT|University of VT
Internship Hospital, 1990
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Common Questions and Answers
Please call the office to learn more. (831) 226-3225
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Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients may call (831) 204-6156 to make an appointment.
Can I use my insurance at Dr. Laura Likar, MD?
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Does Dr. Laura Likar, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Likar, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Likar's profile.
What are Dr. Laura Likar, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Laura Likar, MD specializes in Obstructive Lung Disease. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Laura Likar, MD's office address?
Dr. Likar's office is located at 1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.68% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% lower than the national average
1 Award Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
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