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Jose Lira, MD

Pulmonologist

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  • Bio & Insurance Information

    Dr. Lira graduated from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. He did his internship at the Mount Sinai Medical Center and completed two residency programs  one at the Mount Sinai Medical Center and the other at the Hospital Central Del Empleado. Then, he did a fellowship at the St. Louis University Medical Center. He is specialized in Pulmonology and board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Lira has been in practice for more than 20 years and is affiliated with the Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.


  • Education & Training

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    Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, MD

    Medical Education

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    Mount Sinai Medical Center, Medicine

    Internships

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    Mount Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine

    Residencies

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    Hospital Central Del Empleado, Internal Medicine

    Residencies

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    St Louis University Medical Center, Pulmonary Disease

    Fellowships

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

  • Hospital & Practice

    Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

    Languages: English/Spanish

    (619) 691-7000

    435 H St

    Chula Vista, California 91910

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