Estela Ayala, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine
Accepting new patients
Pulmonary Disease
Accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Critical Care Medicine
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Asthma care, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Chronic respiratory failure, Emphysema, Inpatient care for critically ill patients, Lung disease, Mechanical ventilation, Medication management, Non-invasive ventilation
Pulmonary Disease
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Anti-tobacco advocacy, Asbestos-related lung disease, Asthma care, Atypical lung infections, Atypical mycobacterial lung infections, Blood gas tests, Breathing disorders, Bronchiectasis, Bronchoprovocation testing, Bronchoscopy, Cancer screening, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Affiliations
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
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Critical Care Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
- Residency:
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LAC-USC Medical Center
- Internship:
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LAC-USC Medical Center
- Fellowship:
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Stanford University Hospital
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
- Additional Language(s)
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Spanish
Additional Information
Community Activities
American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Personal Interests
Dr. Ayala enjoys running, hiking, travel and spending time with family in her spare time.
Philosophy of Care
I strongly believe in the importance of engaging my patients in their medical care. One of my goals is to make sure my patients understand their condition or disease, along with their treatment options.
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