About Dr. Alejandro Pino
Dr. Alejandro Pino is a pulmonologist and critical care physician serving adult patients in Encinitas and the greater San Diego area. His practice focuses on diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory system as well as serious illnesses that may require intensive hospital-based care.
He currently practices with Coastal Pulmonary Associates and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. His clinical practice includes general pulmonology, with a particular interest in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and complex respiratory conditions.
Dr. Pino combines outpatient pulmonary care with training in Critical Care Medicine, allowing him to manage both chronic breathing disorders and acute respiratory problems requiring hospital treatment.
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Focus Areas
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Chronic cough
- Shortness of breath
- Asthma and airway disorders
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary infections
- Respiratory failure
- Abnormal chest imaging
- Pulmonary embolism assessment
- General pulmonary medicine
- Critical illness
- Intensive-care respiratory management
- Mechanical ventilation
- Complex lung conditions
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides patient information about COPD, including symptoms, diagnosis, and established treatment approaches.
The NHLBI also provides guidance about asthma and other chronic respiratory conditions, while MedlinePlus offers patient-friendly information about respiratory failure and hospital treatment.
Pulmonary and Critical Care Approach
Pulmonary symptoms such as persistent coughing or breathlessness can have many possible causes. Evaluation may include a detailed medical history, physical examination, lung-function testing, chest imaging, blood tests, or other respiratory studies depending on the concern.
Dr. Pino’s combined Pulmonary and Critical Care training is particularly relevant when respiratory disease becomes severe. Critical-care physicians may manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, close cardiovascular monitoring, or treatment for multiple organ problems.
His professional work has also included pulmonary and critical-care research, including research performed during his Duke University fellowship.
Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Chronic lung disease may involve inhaled medicines, smoking cessation when applicable, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, or continued monitoring. Acute respiratory illness may require hospital treatment and more intensive support.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Pino earned his MD from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2015.
He completed his Internal Medicine residency at NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medicine in 2018, followed by a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in 2021.
Scripps currently lists American Board of Internal Medicine certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine.
His National Provider Identifier is 1457748089, and current provider data lists California medical license A172405.
Practice Information
Dr. Pino currently practices with Coastal Pulmonary Associates, 326 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 100, Encinitas, California 92024. Scripps also lists a second Encinitas office and his affiliation with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Current Scripps information indicates that he treats adults and is accepting new patients. Patients should still confirm appointment availability, referral requirements, insurance participation, and the appropriate office before scheduling.
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