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Dr. Roy Artal, MD

Pulmonary Disease · Male · Age 49

Dr. Roy Artal, MD is a pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA and has been practicing for 18 years. He graduated from University Of California, Los Angeles, School Of Medicine in 1995 and specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and more.

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(310) 657-3792

Roy Artal, MD

8635 W 3rd St

Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Dr. Artal accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
Assurant Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access
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Health Net of California: Large Group PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
Principal Financial Group
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Options PPO; PacifiCare; United Healthcare
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Artal's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Sleep Apnea

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Artal treats Sleep Apnea more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Artal treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Central Sleep Apnea

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Sleep Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Artal treats Sleep Disorders more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Artal treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Acute insomnia
Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder
Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Central Sleep Apnea
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder
Drug-Induced Insomnia
Endogenous Insomnia
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Fatal Familial Insomnia
Infantile Sleep Apnea
Insomnia
Insomnia With Sleep Apnea
Irregular Sleep-Wake Pattern
Jet Lag
Narcolepsy
Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Syndrome
Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Primary Insomnia
Problem Sleepiness
Psychophysiological Insomnia
Psycho-Reactive Insomnia
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Secondary Insomnia
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Talking
Sleep-Walking

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Cough

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Artal treats Cough more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Artal treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

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Dr. Artal's conditions and procedures:

Abscess
Acidosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Airway Disorders
Alkalosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergy Shots
Allergy Testing
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Aspiration Pneumonia
Asthma
Autoimmune Diseases
Breath Testing
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchoprovocation Test
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchoscopy
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
Emphysema
Empyema
Eosinophilic Asthma
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
Oximetry
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pleurisy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Procedures
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Management
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
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Disorders
Thrombosis
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Tuberculosis
Valley Fever
Vascular Disease
Wheezing

About Me

Care Philosophy

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.

Specialties

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Sleep Medicine

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine

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Education

2001

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Fellowship Hospital

1998

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Residency Hospital

1996

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Internship Hospital

1995

University Of California, Los Angeles, School Of Medicine

Medical School

1991

University Of Southern California

Undergraduate School

2001

1998

1996

1995

1991

Languages

Hebrew
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Artal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Artal

4.4

Based on 13 reviews

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1 Star	15.384615384615385%	(2)

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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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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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Northridge, 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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New York, NY – Jun 08, 2016

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