Pulmonology

Kelan Tantisira, MD MPH

Division Chief, Respiratory Medicine

Kelan G. Tantisira, MD MPH, is a pulmonologist and pediatrician specializing in respiratory medicine, serving as Division Chief of Respiratory Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSD. He focuses on treating asthma, asthma in children, Long Haul COVID, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), earning high ratings as an Elite provider for asthma care in San Diego. His practice addresses complex lung disorders including pneumonia, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphy

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (MD, 1988)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Asthma & Airway Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Asthma & COPDCOPDAsthma

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
UC San Diego Health
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Tantisira treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Tantisira accept Aetna insurance?

Kelan Tantisira's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 10 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Tantisira practice?

Kelan Tantisira practices in San Diego, CA with hospital affiliations including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, UC San Diego Health, and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego.

What does Dr. Tantisira specialize in?

Kelan Tantisira is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in Asthma & Airway Disease.

How long has Dr. Tantisira been practicing?

Kelan Tantisira has 38+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.

What is Dr. Tantisira's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (MD, 1988).