Jose Lira, MD

Pulmonologist

Conditions Treated

Asbestosis Lung Cancer Pleural Effusions Pleural Plaques Pleuritis Rounded Atelectasis

specialties & services

Pulmonary function tests

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

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, MD

Medical Education

Mount Sinai Medical Center, Medicine

Internships

Mount Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine

Residencies

Hospital Central Del Empleado, Internal Medicine

Residencies

St Louis University Medical Center, Pulmonary Disease

Fellowships

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Medical License

CA State Medical License

Hospitals & Clinics

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Languages: English/Spanish

(619) 691-7000

435 H St

Chula Vista, California 91910

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