Dr. Roy Artal, MD
Pulmonary Disease ·
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Age 48
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Dr. Roy Artal, MD is a pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from University Of California, Los Angeles, School Of Medicine in 1995 and specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Guardian
- Health Net of California
- Humana
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellPoint
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Artal performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Cough
very high
more than 99% of peers
Sleep Apnea
very high
more than 99% of peers
Sleep Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Artal "Personalized, attentive and cutting edge medical care are my practice goals. I am triple board certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Disorders Medicine and Internal Medicine. In addition to my practice in respiratory and sleep medicine, I have an active general internal medicine practice where I focus on the importance of nutrition and exercise in my patients' lives."
4 Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
3 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Pulmonary DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Sleep MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
67 Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Airway Disorders
- Alkalosis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Chronic Sinusitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Fungal Infections
- Grinding of Teeth
- Idiopathic Hypersomnia
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Laryngitis
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodule
- Lymphangiomyomatosis
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Nicotine Addiction
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleurisy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Respiratory Failure
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
- Sepsis
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep-Related Rhythmic Movement Disorder
- Snoring
- Strep Throat
- Swine Flu
- Thoracic Disorders
- Thrombosis
- Toxic Shock Syndrome
- Tuberculosis
- Valley Fever
- Vascular Disease
- Wheezing
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12 Procedures
- Allergy Shots
- Allergy Testing
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Breath Testing
- Bronchoprovocation Test
- Bronchoscopy
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Oximetry
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Pulmonary Procedures
- Respiratory Management
- Thoracentesis
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Southern CaliforniaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1991
- University Of California, Los Angeles, School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1995
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1996
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1998
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2001
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Artal has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hebrew
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Roy Artal, MD
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After finally getting a sleep study ordered (it took several phone calls to SleepMed directly), I went to Pasadena for the test. While I was there another patient had his four tires stolen from his car, - unsafe area, without security. I waited another month to get my CPAP machine and finally...Read More
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1RoseMary R in Santa Monica, CA – Aug 09, 2016
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This man is a wonderful doctor, we adored him. Very professional, very bright, kind, funny, spent time with us, had concern for my well being and I would give him a 6 if I could.
We feel we have found a real gem.
Thank you Dr. Artal. Looking forward to our next visit. Leslie Magidsohn
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4Northridge, CA – Jun 30, 2016
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Schedule for surgery and my own dr was not associated with cedars Sinai hospital. So i was referred to dr Artal for pre-op tests.I did not have any idea who he was but from my visit (I have great intuition) dr Artal was the best. He was informative, had patience, was caring and extremely...Read More
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21New York, NY – Jun 08, 2016
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Artal accepts 10 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access
- Guardian
- Health Net of CaliforniaLarge Group PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPOPacifiCareUnited Healthcare
- WellPoint
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