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Chirag Pandya, MD, FCCP
Pulmonologist, Pulmonology and sleep medicine doctor, Critical care specialist
Bio:
Dr. Chirag Pandya is the medical director of the Sleep Center. His clinical interests include: obstructive and central sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep disorders of children, COPD, asthma, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, guided biopsy, lung cancer, and critical care medicine.
He strongly believes in personalized care and has a philosophy to provide the best possible care for his patients. On a personal level, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, watching sports, and cycling.
He strongly believes in personalized care and has a philosophy to provide the best possible care for his patients. On a personal level, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, watching sports, and cycling.
- 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd
- Suite 110
- Pleasanton , CA 94588
- Phone: 925-416-6767
- 1133 E. Stanley Blvd
- Suite 101
- Livermore , CA 94550
- Phone: 925-454-4280
Professional Education
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine (2011)
- Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center (2011) CA
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine (2010)
- Fellowship: Detroit Medical Center/Detroit Receiving Hospital (2010) MI
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease (2009)
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic Health System - Huron Hospital (2007) OH
- Medical Education: Pramukh Swami Medical College (2003) India
Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Mar 2021
I really liked the doctor. He was very reassuring, and I felt that my problem would be resolved.
SHC Patient, Mar 2021
my Doctor and staff are very nice
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
I like my doctor. I just have a problem with the lag of time with communication. I usually call the office to leave a message (if I can get through) and send an email. This last time, it took almost a week to finally speak to the doctor after sending an email and calling the office. There is no reason why it should take that long to get a response. Any condition worsens after no treatment and my only recourse would have been to go to the ER.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
I like the doctor a lot. I feel overwhelmed by tests and treatment plans.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
I'm told that things are good and I should come back in - I'm told things are good and my BiPap readings are good and come back in four months for a recheck and he is good with what he sees on the computer.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
Dr. Pandya is a great physician!
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
This is my brother's first hospitalization in his life and the utmost care and concern by Dr. Pandya and his medical staff and the hospital have been very cordial and walking me through the present situation.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
Dr. Pandya is an exceptional doctor.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
Dr. Pandya has always addressed issues that I have with my allergies and he has gone the extra mile to ensure I am taking the proper and current medication. I mostly communicate with Dr. Pandya using myHealth and he has always responded within few hours.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
Very good.
SHC Patient, Jan 2021
thank you for your concern and care for my health.
SHC Patient, Jan 2021
I have several doctors, and this one is consistently late, always has an excuse, seems apologetic but still always late, and is not clear on his replies to my questions.
SHC Patient, Jan 2021
Great communicator
SHC Patient, Dec 2020
Dr Pandya was very friendly, patience with my questions. He made sure he answered all my questions and that I understood the plan of my treatment before I left his office. He is an excellent provider.
SHC Patient, Dec 2020
Dr.Pandya was very good making diagnosis and treating the condition. He provided excellent care.
SHC Patient, Dec 2020
I feel Dr Pandya and staff are very qualified. I recommend to others.
SHC Patient, Dec 2020
I'm very impressed with Dr. Pandya. Would be glad to recommend him.
SHC Patient, Nov 2020
Dr Pandya was excellent. perfect bed side manner. explained my condition and where we go from here. passionate about his work. That's the Doctor for us.
SHC Patient, Nov 2020
Very good
SHC Patient, Nov 2020
I believe the doctor is very good.
SHC Patient, Nov 2020
Dr. Pandya is an exceptional physician who goes above and beyond for his patients.
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
excellent experience
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
very professional and excellent doctor
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
Dr. Pandya was very attentive to my care!
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
Dr. Pandya didn't ask me any questions during exam. He didn't/couldn't answer any of my questions. All he could say was "Apnea". I had other related issues and he didn't care. He was rushed and didn't seem to care.
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
Dr. Pandya is always so caring, friendly and professional.
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
Good
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
This was my first visit with Dr Pandya. What a lovely person he is. I have already recommended him to all my friends. He was considerate, kind, and very informative. He was so patient and showed such empathy. He gave me all the time that I needed to ask my numerous questions. He explained what the plan was and he then sent the appropriate orders. Dr Pandya provided me with copies of everything that we discussed before I left. An incredible first visit with a Doctor who obviously values his patients.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
appointments are only for 15 mins. so not a lot of time to talk because everything has to be put into the computer as part of your visit. It has taken a while for my physician to establish a repose with me and my last visit was much better as far as communication.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
All good.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Dr Pandya is very kind and patient.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Everything was addressed and controlled in mannerly fashion.
SHC Patient, Aug 2020
I have gone to the office & have had to wait close to an hour before I got called back. Although when I went a week ago only waited 15 minutes.
SHC Patient, Aug 2020
Professional and Caring to my needs
SHC Patient, Aug 2020
exelent experience
SHC Patient, Jun 2020
Dr. Pandya was very kind with me. He called me into his office because the new was not god. I really appreciated that.
SHC Patient, May 2020
My wife and I thought he was in a hurry for something other than taking more time with us
SHC Patient, May 2020
loved him! felt comfortable with him. he is so smart and caring
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
Love Dr. Pandya.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
as I see him regularly we communicate better. all the time
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
Exceptionally positive. Outstanding doctor.
SHC Patient, Mar 2020
Dr. Pandya is very informative, professional & caring. Make you feel you're in great hands.
SHC Patient, Mar 2020
The doctor listened to my request and he agreed accordingly.
SHC Patient, Feb 2020
I have had condition for years ... no explanations needed. Md understood why I was there and responded appropriately.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
I have great confidence in his clinical skills. Getting a a timely appointment for an unexpected issue is difficult and getting emails via portal is very poor.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
As our follow up visits have become less frequent, I feel like I'm not getting the attention or focus of Dr. Pandya that I have in the past. During this most recent visit, he said that everything looked great, despite me mentioning that the therapy does not seem as effective as it used to be and that I was concerned.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
Dr Pandya spent only about 15-20 minutes with me here. When I was an inpatient at ValleyCare, he only spends about 2-3 minutes per visit. I always need to be prepared prior to his visit so I can ask all my questions within that span of time.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
I have recommended Dr. Pandya many times.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
I think the fact that the doctor is good causes him to be in such high demand that his schedule is overloaded. So , much as I would like to recommend him as a physician, sending anyone to sit for an hour waiting for an appointment is not something I would readily do.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
Good
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
very good service and friendly staff very knowledgeable staff and doctor
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
I'm not sure the doctor was listening to me while I was speaking. He missed some of the details that I mentioned while giving my history.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
Good
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Wonderful
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
On this visit, Dr. Pandya was not on his mobile phone during the visit. It made it much easier to talk with him. Thank you!
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Dr. was extremely personable and very interested in me and my concerns. I have already shared my experience with others and have recommended Dr.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
love this doctor. really feel that he listens.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Dr. Pandya is pleasant and addresses any concerns I may have!
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Dr. Pandya is a very good doctor. Very personable
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
good experience
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Due to the pressures of the day and lateness of my appointment the Dr. appeared to be somewhat rushed.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
good
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
It was first time seeing Dr. Pandya. Both my husband and I felt very comfortable with him, from professional level and personal manner.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr. Pandya goes above and beyond for patients. I really appreciate him!
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr Pandya is an excellent role model for physicians in training. Wonderful characteristics of a caring competent informed physician
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr. was very nice he explained everything in detail.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
I really like Dr.Pandya he is very easy to understand and very likeable.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
This last visit was much better than any previous visits.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
excellent experience
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
love Dr Pandya
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
good
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
I feel there wasn't enough time with the provider. He was busy typing on the computer uploading data from the form I completed. It should be the job of a doc assistant to load data onto the computer so the doctor is able to look at the patient more and have a conversation instead I feel like if I asked him a question I was interrupting him. I didn't feel I was really able to spend a good amount of time to ask questions.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Doctor seemed to be more interested in looking at the computer screen than interacting with patient.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Dr Pandya is AWESOME
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
lacks communication skills when calling or sending a message
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Dr. entering data and looking at data. He didn't see to listen to what I was saying
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Dr is an excellent doctor
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
Every one is in a rush including doctor.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
I love Dr Pandya!
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
Very good experience
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
dr has been taking more time to discuss things with me. I like him better now
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
very caring and professional, felt confident with his explanations and concerns, was on top of getting my scans at the earliest without delays with insurance so the right treatment can be started without delay.very good and caring doctor.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
very informative. nice guy. would recommend for sure
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
it's always a pleasure to visit Dr. Pandya
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Love Dr. Pandya
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Only negative was that he texted on his cell phone during my appointment.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Really great doctor!
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr arrived and we spoke about my sleep issues. He then got a phone call and proceeded to talk for 8-10 mins on the phone. did not appear it was and emergency. finished our appt in the next 2 mins. I felt it was rude to take a call during the appt.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
I think the doctor needs to explain better on solutions of my issue better. seems like he's dancing around on solutions. doesn't want to give diffent answer or solutions when we ask questions
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Great doctor he really cares about me.
SHC Patient, May 2019
I know Dr. Pandya is extremely busy. The past three appointments I've had with him, he's been very busy on his mobile phone during the visit. It's made it nearly impossible to have a conversation with him. I have questions I'd like to ask, but for whatever reason, he now seems too busy to have a conversation during the appointment. I know he is a good doctor, and we could previously have a helpful conversation. I'm starting to wonder if he still wants to be my doctor, or what is happening.
SHC Patient, May 2019
The care provider has always been courteous,informitive and thorough.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
professional & caring to patient !
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
he is not detail oriented at all
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr most caring and concerned
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
I'm so impressed with Dr. Pandya I recommended 2 other friends with similar problems as mine to him.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
I am very happy having Dr. Pandya as my pulmonary doctor. He has made me feel better over and over again, when my asthma acts up.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Just more customer service at front desk I was not happy with.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
I am a retired full time medical school faculty member. Dr Pandya would be a model of the caring, informed, communicative physician for my previous 24 residents.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
I am very comfortable with Dr. Pandya. As an extremely complicated patient, I am confident in his judgement and grateful to have him on.my team. my only issue would be I wish I had more time, but I understand policies.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr Pandiya is one fantastic Doctor!!!!
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
The doctor was texting and reading text during my visit. I understand since I'm a new patient, but I had questions and he didn't have enough info. to tell me other than do the sleep study. I'm hoping my 2nd visit will be better.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Seemed very rushed, not able to grasp what I was trying to tell him. Obviously did not read/comprehend tests results.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
The doctor was too much in a hurry and did not make eye contact and did not seem to listen to me and typed the whole time I was there. Now after saying all this please know that I am a health provider for this Doctor's patients and they have expressed to me during their time as in patients the same concerns about this doctor. I wanted to speak to the doctor about this but he was out the door before I could.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Dr Estakhri always spends sufficient time to answer all of my questions. I never feel like she is rushed
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
I would recommend this Dr. but with a warning about slowness of making an appointment not enough help to answering the phones alway put on hold for quite some time
SHC Patient, Mar 2021
I really liked the doctor. He was very reassuring, and I felt that my problem would be resolved.
SHC Patient, Mar 2021
my Doctor and staff are very nice
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
I like my doctor. I just have a problem with the lag of time with communication. I usually call the office to leave a message (if I can get through) and send an email. This last time, it took almost a week to finally speak to the doctor after sending an email and calling the office. There is no reason why it should take that long to get a response. Any condition worsens after no treatment and my only recourse would have been to go to the ER.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
I like the doctor a lot. I feel overwhelmed by tests and treatment plans.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
I'm told that things are good and I should come back in - I'm told things are good and my BiPap readings are good and come back in four months for a recheck and he is good with what he sees on the computer.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
Dr. Pandya is a great physician!
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
This is my brother's first hospitalization in his life and the utmost care and concern by Dr. Pandya and his medical staff and the hospital have been very cordial and walking me through the present situation.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
Dr. Pandya is an exceptional doctor.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
Dr. Pandya has always addressed issues that I have with my allergies and he has gone the extra mile to ensure I am taking the proper and current medication. I mostly communicate with Dr. Pandya using myHealth and he has always responded within few hours.
SHC Patient, Feb 2021
Very good.
SHC Patient, Jan 2021
thank you for your concern and care for my health.
SHC Patient, Jan 2021
I have several doctors, and this one is consistently late, always has an excuse, seems apologetic but still always late, and is not clear on his replies to my questions.
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