Dr. Julie Higashi is a pulmonologist in San Francisco. She diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Dr. Julie Higashi graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1999.
Dr. Higashi has one office in California where she specializes in Pulmonology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Higashi works with six doctors including Dr. Robert Blount and Dr. Luke Strnad.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Higashi 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.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Higashi specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Higashi can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
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. Higashi, but only those who participate in Medicare.