Dr. Luis Enrique Huerta, MD is a pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and adult critical care. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Luis Enrique Huerta, MD is affiliated with USC Arcadia Hospital and USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC.
1510 San Pablo Street Hc1 Suite 514 Suite 514
Los Angeles, CA 90033
2020 Zonal Avenue Ird 728
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis Enrique Huerta, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luis Enrique Huerta, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Enrique Huerta, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luis Enrique Huerta, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.
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Dr. Luis Enrique Huerta, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2011. He is certified by the Critical Care Medicine - Board Certified and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2011)
Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine - Board Certified
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luis Enrique Huerta, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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OXBRYTA $23 |
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TRELEGY ELLIPTA $14 |
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Dr. Luis Huerta is an adult critical care and pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) specialist. In his practice, Dr. Huerta focuses on intensive care, internal medicine, and lung issues. He studied medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Huerta is professionally affiliated with Methodist Hospital of Southern California.
