Dr. Dafne T. Moretta, MD | San Bernardino, CA | Pulmonologist | US News Doctors

Overview

Dr. Dafne T. Moretta is a pulmonologist in San Bernardino, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Loma Linda University Medical Center and Riverside University Health System-Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. Dafne T. Moretta has expertise in treating sleep apnea, asthma, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Dafne T. Moretta accepts Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Pulmonology

Pulmonologists treat disorders of the lungs and respiratory system, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema.

Subspecialties

Asthma & COPD

Critical Care Medicine

Pleural Disease

Pulmonary Vascular Medicine

Doctor's Details

Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Practices at Best Hospital

Practices at Best Hospital

This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital

Areas of Expertise for Dr. Moretta

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Emphysema (COPD)Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that affects the lungs, making breathing difficult.

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Upper respiratory Infection (URI)Upper respiratory infections can be bacterial (like strep throat) but are most commonly viral like the common cold, a viral infection that can cause symptoms like runny nose, coughing, and sore throat.

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Tobacco useTobacco use involves smoking or using tobacco products, which can lead to various health issues, including lung problems and cancer.

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

245 E Redlands Blvd, Ste P, San Bernardino, CA, 92408

Affiliated Hospitals

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Loma Linda University Medical Center

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Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

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Hospital Affiliations

Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Linda, CA

#41 in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery

High Performing in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Pneumonia

Riverside University Health System-Medical CenterMoreno Valley, CA

High Performing in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Pneumonia

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Medical School

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium

Residency, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center

Residency, Internal Medicine, 2011-2014

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium

Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2014-2017

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Critical Care Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Pulmonary Disease

OH State Medical License

Active through 2014

CA State Medical License

Active through 2025

TX State Medical License

Active through 2016

Publications

Heart failure alters diagnostic yield for pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing computed tomography pulmonary angiogram.

Jakrin Kewcharoen, Paresh Giri, M Reza Amini, Laren Tan, Dafne Moretta, Emily Barrett, E Lea Walters, Dmitry Abramov

COVID-19 Infection Or Buttock Injections? the Dangers of Aesthetics and Socializing During a Pandemic.

Derrick Anthony Cleland, Clarence H H Tsai, Joslyn Vo, Dafne Moretta

Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy presenting as recurrent syncope

Constanza Burciaga Calderoni, Dafne Moretta, Jeanette Merrill-Henry, Paresh C. Giri

“Precision and Consistency of the Passive Leg Raise Maneuver for Determining Fluid Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients and Healthy Volunteers.”

Chopra S, Thompson J, Moretta

"Long-Term High-Altitude Hypoxia and Alpha Adrenoceptor-Dependent Pulmonary Arterial Contractions in Fetal and Adult Sheep."

Moretta D, Papamatheakis DG, Morris DP, et al.

Precision and consistency of the passive leg raising maneuver for determining fluid responsiveness with bioreactance non-invasive cardiac output monitoring in critically ill patients and healthy volunteers

Sahil Chopra, Jordan Thompson, Shahab Shahangian, Suman Thapamagar, Dafne Moretta, Chris Gasho, Avi Cohen, H. Bryant Nguyen

Long-Term High-Altitude Hypoxia and Alpha Adrenoceptor-Dependent Pulmonary Arterial Contractions in Fetal and Adult Sheep

Dafne Moretta, Demosthenes G. Papamatheakis, Daniel P. Morris, Paresh C. Giri, Quintin Blood, Samuel Murray, Marian Ramzy, Monica Romero, Srilakshmi Vemulakonda, Sidney Lauw, Lawrence D. Longo, Lubo Zhang, Sean M. Wilson

" A multi-center evaluation of a disposable catheter to aid in correct positioning of the endotracheal tube after intubation in critically ill patients."

Cohen A, Tan L, Fargo R, Moretta D, et al.

"Inhaled fasudil lacks pulmonary selectivity in a thromboxane-induced acute pulmonary hypertension model of newborn lambs."

Hanson S, Terry M, Moretta D.

A multi-center evaluation of a disposable catheter to aid in correct positioning of the endotracheal tube after intubation in critically ill patients.

Avi Cohen, Laren Tan, Ramiz Fargo, James D Anholm, Chris Gasho, Kashif Yaqub, Sahil Chopra, Jennifer Hansen, Cynthia Huang, Dafne Moretta, Destry Washburn, H Bryant Nguyen

Inhaled Fasudil Lacks Pulmonary Selectivity in Thromboxane-Induced Acute Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn Lambs.

Shawn F. L. Hanson, Michael H. Terry, Dafne Moretta, Gordon G. Power, Sean M. Wilson, Farzana Alam, Fakhrul Ahsan, Arlin B. Blood, Paresh C. Giri

“A complicated Cause of Dyspnea”

Moretta D, Gasho C, Tan L.

Precursor IGF-II (proIGF-II) and mature IGF-II (mIGF-II) induce Bcl-2 And Bcl-X L expression through different signaling pathways in breast cancer cells.

S Kalla Singh, Dafne Moretta, Frankis Almaguel, M. De Leon, Daisy D. De León

Differential effect of proIGF-II and IGF-II on resveratrol induced cell death by regulating survivin cellular localization and mitochondrial depolarization in breast cancer cells

S Kalla Singh, Dafne Moretta, Frankis Almaguel, Nathan R. Wall, M. De Leon, Daisy D. De León

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Speaks Spanish, English
Works at Loma Linda University Medical Center

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