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Dr. Eliezer Nussbaum, MD

Pulmonology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology
53 years of experience
Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

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Brief Intro

Dr. Eliezer Nussbaum has been actively involved with the health care industry for more than 30 years. Currently a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine and Medical Director of Pediatric Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Center at Miller Children's Hospital (MCH) of Long Beach. He holds a certificate from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Business Administration in Management Development Program, and is active in the rapidly growing field of managed care. He has authored three books and over 150 scientific publications and has been selected a member of several prestigious national societies such as the Society for Pediatric Research, American College of Physician Executives, American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, among others. He was listed and included in Best Doctors in America 2003-2004 and again in 2007-2008. Dr. Nussbaum was instrumental in developing one of the first Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) in the state of California and served as the first Medical Director of the PICU at Miller Childrens Hospital (MCH) of Long Beach between 1979 and 1994. Dr. Nussbaum also developed the Pediatric Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Centers and its teaching programs at MCH and UCI and remains its Medical Director since 1979. He participates in international, national, state and university activities, serves as a reviewer, and has editorial board responsibilities for scientific publications in major journals and national societies. The academic, clinical, and research experience are well integrated into his current activities in managed care. His background as a teacher and his participation as a visiting professor nationally and internationally helped create the web of contacts at all levels of primary and specialized care. He is board certified in General Pediatrics and also in Pediatric Pulmonology. Dr. Nussbaum is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, and a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Patient appointments: 562-933-8567 Email: [email protected]

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Maimonides Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Sackler School Of Medicine - 1972

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center
2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

Specialties Treated

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Pediatric Pulmonology
Pulmonology

Conditions Addressed

Acute Sinusitis
Acute Bronchitis
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Bronchial Asthma

Insurance Accepted

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Blue Shield of California
UnitedHealthcare
AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
L.A. Care Health Plan
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99