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About Amy Bellinghausen, MD

Amy Bellinghausen, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist specializing in treating people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other breathing disorders. In addition to caring for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), she helps patients with health challenges common among those recently discharged from intensive care in the post-ICU recovery clinic which she co-established with Dr. Robert Owens.

Dr. Bellinghausen completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where she was recognized as house staff of the year. She completed her internal medicine residency at Loma Linda University School of Medicine where she also earned her medical degree. She is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease.

She holds memberships in many professional organizations, including the American Delirium Society, the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Physicians and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking and traveling.

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For more information, see Lung Diseases & Respiratory Care.

Medical DegreeLoma Linda University, School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CAResidencyLoma Linda University, School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CAFellowshipUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderFemale
Date Joined Staff2020-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease
Conditions and Treatments
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Asthma
  • Breathing Disorders
  • Post-ICU Recovery Specialist
PULMONOLOGY_(LUNG)

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