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Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hypersensitivity pneumonitis, bronchiectasis, bronchoscopy, and more.

411 30th Street Suite 314
Oakland, CA 94609

(510) 465-6800

Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD is a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

3300 Webster Street Suite 1000
Oakland, CA 94609

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411 30th Street Suite 314
Oakland, CA 94609

(510) 465-6800

(510) 268-0634

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Some issues Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	21
doctor visit	182
hospital care	415
inpatient care	415
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	19
catheterization	12
doctor visit	208
hospital care	334
inpatient care	334
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	92
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	65
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	49
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
doctor visit	258
hospital care	295
inpatient care	295
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	61
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	71
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	20
catheterization	13
doctor visit	220
hospital care	521
inpatient care	521
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	246
Hispanic	0
Asian	168
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	140
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	14
catheterization	15
doctor visit	192
hospital care	483
inpatient care	483
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	77
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	56
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	53
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	14
doctor visit	227
hospital care	533
inpatient care	533
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	145
Hispanic	0
Asian	89
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	72
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	44
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	221
hospital care	404
inpatient care	404
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	136
Hispanic	26
Asian	90
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	60
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	48
Dementia	28
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	238
hospital care	409
inpatient care	409
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	154
Hispanic	33
Asian	99
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	79
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	51
Dementia	26
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	29
doctor visit	209
hospital care	247
inpatient care	247
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	126
Hispanic	41
Asian	78
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	63
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	216
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	92
Hispanic	23
Asian	68
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	42
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
doctor visit	162
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	96
Hispanic	28
Asian	78
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	60
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	49
Dementia	20
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Oakland, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and catheterization.

bronchoscopy	16
catheterization	15
doctor visit	212
hospital care	363
inpatient care	363
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	120
Asian / Pacific Islander	81
Non-Hispanic White	132
Hispanic	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	111
85 and over	64
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	26
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	16
Dementia	21

Education & Training

Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Oakland, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donna D. Tigno, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$602 OFEV $191	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $188	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $50	STIOLTO $18	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $17	Other $138
Pfizer Inc.	$379 ELIQUIS $238	VYNDAQEL $104	CHANTIX $19	PREVNAR - 13 $18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$347 ANORO $148	NUCALA $80	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $75	BREO $44
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$295 CINQAIR $271	PROAIR $13	QVAR $10
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$148 ANDEXXA $78	BEVYXXA $70
Other	$708 Esbriet $72	SYMBICORT $64	FASENRA $61	Prolastin-C $43	Perforomist $41	Other $427

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,403
Education	$76

Biography

Dr. Donna Tigno is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in Oakland, CA. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Areas of expertise for Dr. Tigno include cancer screening, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy). Patient ratings for Dr. Tigno average 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Tigno is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. According to Sutter Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Oakland, CA.