Pulmonology

Igor Barjaktarevic, M.D., M.SC

Assistant Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, COPD Program

Igor Barjaktarevic, MD, PhD, is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist at UCLA Health in Los Angeles, California, specializing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, interstitial lung disease, and airway diseases. He serves as Medical Director of the COPD Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, leading clinical care and research initiatives focused on endobronchial lung volume reduction, shock physiology, point-of-care ultrasound, a

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine), 2012
Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine), 2011
Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

PhD, University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, 2016
MD, University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, 2002
Fellowship, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical Ctr, 2012
Residency, Internal Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 2009
Residency, Internal Medicine, Cabrini Medical Center, 2007

Years in Practice

24+ years

Peer Recognition

American Thoracic Society — General travel award
2009
Department of Medicine, UCLA — Full Time Faculty Teaching Award
2016

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Honors

Full Time Faculty Teaching Award, by the Department of Medicine, UCLA, 2016
The 'Intern of the Year' award, Cabrini Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA, 2007
American Thoracic Society General travel award, 2009

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Cardiac Critical Care

Conditions & Treatments

Critical Care MedicinePulmonary Critical CareCardiogenic ShockSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica & Orthopaedic Hospital
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Languages

English, Serbian, Spanish, Russian

Conditions Dr. Barjaktarevic treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Barjaktarevic accept Aetna insurance?

Igor Barjaktarevic's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 9 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Barjaktarevic practice?

Igor Barjaktarevic practices in Los Angeles, CA with hospital affiliations including UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica & Orthopaedic Hospital, and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

What does Dr. Barjaktarevic specialize in?

Igor Barjaktarevic is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in Cardiac Critical Care.

How long has Dr. Barjaktarevic been practicing?

Igor Barjaktarevic has 24+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.

What is Dr. Barjaktarevic's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: PhD, University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, 2016; MD, University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, 2002; Fellowship, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical Ctr, 2012.