--- title: "Dr. Karan Julka | Pulmonologist in Dublin, CA" description: "Dr. Karan Julka, M.D., FACP, FCCP practices Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine in Dublin, CA and Fremont, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karan-julka-2021125714" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Karan Julka, M.D., FACP, FCCP ![Karan Julka, M.D., FACP, FCCP](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/S7nAuaqSreLIprVS_Ot6T15ARf1X4ElOQzn8DFSHzx0/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Karan Julka, M.D., FACP, FCCP ## Pulmonary Disease - Accepting new patients ## Sleep Medicine - Accepting new patients [4050 Dublin BoulevardDublin, CA 94568](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4050+Dublin+Boulevard+Dublin%2C+CA+94568+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karan-julka-2021125714#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [925-875-6100](tel:+19258756100) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karan-julka-2021125714#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karan-julka-2021125714#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karan-julka-2021125714#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-karan-julka-2021125714#provider-services) ## About Dr. Julka Languages English, Hindi (Conversational), and Punjabi (Conversational) Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ## Education and training **Medical school:** SABA University School of Medicine **Internship:** Mercer University School of Medicine **Residency:** Mercer University School of Medicine **Fellowship:** Medical College of Georgia **Licensure and certification:** Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ## Board certifications - Pulmonary Disease - Sleep Medicine - Critical Care Medicine - Internal Medicine ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Sutter Eden Medical Center ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Dublin Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/dublin-center-1043246861) 4050 Dublin Boulevard Dublin, CA 94568 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4050+Dublin+Boulevard+Dublin%2C+CA+94568+US) [925-875-6100](tel:+19258756100) 925-875-6212 Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed [Fremont Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/fremont-center-1043246895) 3200 Kearney Street Fremont, CA 94538 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3200+Kearney+Street+Fremont%2C+CA+94538+US) [510-530-0260](tel:+15105300260) 510-853-6090 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Argon plasma coagulation - Biologic Therapy for Asthma - Bronchoscopy - Cancer Screening - Cryobiopsy - Endobronchial ultrasound - Fiducial marker placement - High altitude simulation test - Interstitial Lung Disease Treatment - Lung Cancer CT Screening - Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery - Multiple Sleep Latency Test - Nocturnal Oximetry Monitoring - Non-Invasive Ventilation - Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Insomnia - Obstructive Lung Disease Treatment - Occupational and Environmental Asthma Evaluation - Peak flow test - Pulmonary balloon dilation - Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment - [Pulmonary rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-rehabilitation) - Radial Probe Ultrasound - Ultrasound ### Conditions - Atypical Lung Infections - Atypical Mycobacterial Lung Infections - Breathing Disorders - Bronchiectasis - [Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-and-copd-care) - Chronic respiratory failure - Cough - Cystic fibrosis - Cystic Lung Disease - Emphysema - Hemoptysis - Hypersensitivity pneumonitis - Interstitial lung disease - [Lung cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) - Lung disease - Obstructive lung diseases - [Obstructive sleep apnea](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/snoring-and-sleep-apnea) - Parasomnia - Pleural disease - Pneumothoraces - Pulmonary fibrosis - Pulmonary function testing - Pulmonary hypertension - Pulmonary nodule - Pulmonary Vasculitis - Respiratory Muscle Weakness - Restless Legs Syndrome - Sarcoidosis - Trouble sleeping - Tuberculosis ### Reasons for visit - Asthma management - Critical Care - [Interventional pulmonology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-pulmonology) - Medication management - Sleep Apnea Services - Sleep Education and Counseling ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Asthma care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/asthma) - [Interventional pulmonology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-pulmonology) - [Lung and thoracic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) - [Pulmonary and COPD care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-and-copd-care) - [Pulmonary rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-rehabilitation) - [Sleep medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sleep-medicine) ## Similar providers nearby - 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Zamary, M.D., FACP, FCCP](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-raafat-k-zamary-1046241067) (70) 4000 Dublin Blvd. Dublin, CA 94568 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4000+Dublin+Blvd.+Dublin%2C+CA+94568+US) [925-875-6100](tel:+19258756100) #### Pulmonary Disease - Accepting new patients #### Critical Care Medicine ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. You should verify the accuracy of the information directly with the provider's office._ _All doctors on this site are in the Sutter system. 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