The Eastlake Sleep Center is located at the SOUTH BAY MEDICAL CENTER in Chula Vista, San Diego, and offers a trained staff of Certified Respiratory Technologists and a variety of treatment options for dealing with sleep disorders.
Founded in 2005 by Dr. Jose A. Lira, M.D., F.C.C.P., a practicing pulmonologist with over 30 years of medical experience, the Eastlake Sleep Center remains committed to providing quality, individualized care to our patients, while our facility offers a safe, comfortable environment to make your sleep study experience as pleasant and productive as possible. During an overnight sleep study, we evaluate the quality of your sleep, how often you awaken during the night and any issues related to your breathing such as an airway obstruction.
STAFF
DR. JOSE A. LIRA, M.D., F.C.C.P. - Medical Director
Dr. Lira practices Pulmonary and Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. He performed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital. He went on to the St. Louis University Medical School for his fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine, and subsequently served as an instructor for the Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Division. In 1980, Dr. Lira moved to Chula Vista to begin his private practice. Dr. Lira's extensive medical career includes, but is not limited to: supporting the St. Louis Division of Health Tuberculosis Outpatient Clinic; Medical Director of the Respiratory Therapy Departments at both Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Scripp-Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista; Medical Director of the Eastlake Sleep Center; Founder of the South Bay Pulmonary Medical Group; and he has served in multiple Medical Staff Leadership and community positions.
Gilbert Seda, MD, PhD, FACP.FCCP, FAASM, CAPT MC USN - Co. Medical Director
Dr. Seda is a retired captain for the US Navy Medical Corps and joined the Eastlake Sleep Center on June 1, 2021. Dr. Seda graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia; he completed his Pulmonary and critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, California; Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the University of Colorado/National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado. Dr. Seda is a Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine.
KRISTIAN TABAR, RPSGT, CRT - Technical Director
Kristian Tabar began practicing respiratory therapy in 1998 at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. In 2003, Kristian transferred to the renowned sleep center at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines where he gained invaluable experience in the field of sleep medicine before joining Dr. Jose Lira at the Eastlake Sleep Center. Along with his experience, Kristian brings dual credentials to the Eastlake Sleep Center in both respiratory therapy (CRT) and sleep medicine (RPSGT).
IMELDA FERIA - Office Manager
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED:
• AETNA
• Blue Cross
• Blue Shield Promise
• Brand New Day
• Community Health Group
• Community Care IPA
• Golden Physician Med, Group
• Health Net PPO, HMO
• Imperial Health Holding
• Medicare
• Mercy Physicians Med Group
• Primary Care Associates
• Prospect Med Group
• Scripps Physician Med. Group
• Tricare
• United Healthcare
**In addition, most private insurance and private pay patients will be accepted. Please call for further details.
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