Dr. Lawrence Kline is a pulmonologist in La Jolla. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Yes, Dr. Lawrence E. Kline is accepting new patients at this office.
(760) 945-4659
9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037-1205
Dr. Lawrence Kline graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1971.
Dr. Kline has one office in California where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Kline works with six hundred and twenty-two doctors including Dr. Norbert Kased and Dr. David Barnette.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Kline may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Kline provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Kline may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Kline specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Kline also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Kline, but only those who participate in Medicare.