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Alexander Sy, MD, Pulmonology, Loma Linda, CA

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Pulmonology Loma Linda, CA

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Sleep Medicine

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  • Office

    Jerry Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center
    11201 Benton Street
    Loma Linda, CA 92357
    Phone+1 909-825-7084

Summary

  • Dr. Alexander Sy is a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA and is affiliated with Jerry Pettis VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA. He is also a professor at the Loma Linda University Medical School. He received his medical degree from University of the Philippines College of Medicine and has been in practice 31 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Filipino, Chinese (Mandarin), Tagalog, and Taiwanese. He specializes in critical care medicine, pleural disease, and sleep medicine and is experienced in sleep medicine, critical care medicine, healthcare quality, quality improvement, and healthcare management.

Education & Training

  • Wake Forest University School of Law
    Wake Forest University School of LawMaster Studies in Law, Health Law and Policy, 2019 - 2022
  • University of Massachusetts -Isenberg School of Business
    University of Massachusetts -Isenberg School of BusinessMaster in Business Administration, Medical Management , 2009 - 2014
  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1993 - 1995
  • SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1991 - 1993
  • St Agnes HealthCare
    St Agnes HealthCareResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • University of the Philippines College of Medicine
    University of the Philippines College of MedicineClass of 1986
  • University of the Philippines
    University of the PhilippinesB.S., Biology, Magna cum Laude, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2023
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2004 - 2023
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1994 - 2022
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 2017
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1992 - 2017
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2004
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • American Board of Sleep MedicineABSM

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President ATS- NC Chapter, 2019-2020
  • Recognition Award for Distinguished Service on the Pulmonary Physiology, Function and Rehabilitation Network American College of Chest Physicians, 2012
  • Best Doctors in America-Sleep Medicine 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A randomized trial of lung sealant versus medical therapy for advanced emphysema  
    Come CE, et al, Eur Respir J, 1/1/2015
  • Efficacy and safety of a phospholipid emulsion (GR270773) in Gram-negative severe sepsis: Results of a phase II multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-findi...  
    Lipid Infusion and Patient Outcomes in Sepsis (LIPOS) Investigators, Crit Care Med, 1/1/2009
  • Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tubes and Incidence of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia The NASCENT Randomized Trial  
    NASCENT Investigation Group, JAMA, 1/1/2008
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Down regulation of E. coli-induced TNF production in buffer-perfused rat lungs by ischemia-reperfusion
    Matuschak, G.M., Lamprech, K., Marshall, S., Ohar, J., Sy, A., Zafar, S, Am J of Resp and Crit Care Medicine, 1/1/1994
  • Dyschondrosteosis and Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Sy, A.O., Kinsella, M.T., American College of Chest Physicians International Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/1994
  • Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism with Renal Tubular Acidosis from Chronic Vitamin D Intoxication
    Balagtas, R., Sy, A.O., et a, American College of Physicians-Associates Meeting (Maryland Chapter), Baltimore, MD, 1/1/1990
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Lectures

  • Non-Respiratory Sleep Disorders 
    Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, NC - 1/1/2017
  • Resuscitation Fluids and volume assessment 
    Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, NC - 1/19/2016
  • The Business Aspects of Advance Practice Providers for your Practice 
    Montreal, QC, Canada - 1/25/2015
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Other

Press Mentions

  • SCCM Pod-527 the Impact of Clinician Retention on ICU Care Quality
    SCCM Pod-527 the Impact of Clinician Retention on ICU Care QualityOctober 2nd, 2024

Committees

  • Board Member, ABIM Critical Care Specialty Board 2022 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Filipino, Chinese (Mandarin), Tagalog, Taiwanese