Dr. Alan Jasper is a pulmonologist in Los Angeles. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Dr. Alan Jasper graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1976.
Dr. Jasper has one office in California where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Palliative Care and Internal Medicine.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Jasper 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. Jasper 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. Jasper may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Jasper specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Jasper can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
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. Jasper, but only those who participate in Medicare.