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Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD

(20 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Seth G.S. Medical College

Professional interests include: pulmonary hypertension, endotracheal intubation, lung issues, and more.

1500 Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 256-4673

Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD is a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College. Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics, FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM, Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

11234 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Address:

11370 Anderson Street Suite 3200
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Address:

1500 Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010

Some issues Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD can help you with:

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.

bronchoscopy	39
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	495
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104
minimally invasive procedures	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	51
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

aspiration	26
bronchoscopy	47
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	573
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
minimally invasive procedures	14
minor procedures	15
pleural drainage	11
pulmonary testing	261

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	84
Less than 65	130

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

bronchoscopy	16
doctor visit	529
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
pulmonary testing	399

**Gender**
Male	552
Female	598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	160
Less than 65	220

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

bronchoscopy	12
catheterization	11
doctor visit	605
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
pulmonary testing	831

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	853
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	107
Less than 65	171

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	64
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

bronchoscopy	17
catheterization	18
doctor visit	691
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
pulmonary testing	635

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	795
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	110
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

doctor visit	374
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168
pulmonary testing	207

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	23
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	75
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

doctor visit	87
hospital care	936
inpatient care	936

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	104
Hispanic	114
Asian	64
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	95
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	63
Dementia	34
Cancer	18

doctor visit	12
hospital care	785
inpatient care	785

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	114
Hispanic	126
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	84
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	66
Dementia	40
Cancer	16

aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	19
doctor visit	76
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249
pleural drainage	13

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	27
Hispanic	74
Asian	53
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	24
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	55
Dementia	28
Cancer	29

aspiration	30
bronchoscopy	32
doctor visit	187
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
pleural drainage	31

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	11
Hispanic	50
Asian	53
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	12
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	47

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA were pulmonary testing, inpatient care, hospital care and bronchoscopy.

aspiration	23
bronchoscopy	27
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	365
hospital care	276
inpatient care	276
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	15
pleural drainage	18
pulmonary testing	466
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	22
Non-Hispanic White	497
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	39
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	185
85 and over	80
Less than 65	111
65 to 74	237

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	25
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	22
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College. She completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Seth G.S. Medical College

Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics

FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$718 ANORO $223	INCRUSE $147	NUCALA $126	ANORO ELLIPTA $83	BREO ELLIPTA $74	Other $65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$568 OFEV $245	Spiriva $75	STIOLTO $21	$226
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$139 DALIRESP $139
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$117 XARELTO $117
Boston Scientific Corporation	$83 BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $83
Other	$204 Perforomist $61	Impella $31	KEYTRUDA $21	ZERBAXA $14	$76

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,784
Education	$44

Research Payments

Dr. Twinkle Chandak, MD has received 31 research payments totaling $57,318.

Biography

Dr. Twinkle Chandak is a specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology in Duarte, CA and Loma Linda, CA. She obtained her medical school training at Seth G.S. Medical College and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She has indicated that her clinical interests include endotracheal intubation, pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary hypertension. The average patient rating for Dr. Chandak is 5.0 stars (out of 5). In addition to English, Dr. Chandak (or staff) speaks Hindi. Dr. Chandak is professionally affiliated with Loma Linda University Health.