Dr. Susan Sprau graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1978.
Dr. Sprau has four offices in California where she specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine. Learn more.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Sprau 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. Sprau 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. Sprau may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Dr. Sprau is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Sprau is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Sprau specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Sprau also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
Preventive medicine doctors specialize in predictive and preventive medicine. Dr. Sprau is trained to educate and work side-by-side with patients to help them make choices resulting in a healthy lifestyle. This can include sticking to a nutritious diet and regular exercise regimen for optimal health. Preventive medicine can have a great effect on a patient's health by preempting future illnesses or diseases due to a healthy lifestyle and conscientious medical care.
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. Sprau, but only those who participate in Medicare.