Alexander J. Sweidan

Alexander J. Sweidan serves as the Medical Director for Pneumonia Pulmonary Diseases at Hoag Health System since January 2024, overseeing pneumonia care and readmissions. In addition, Alexander holds the position of Medical Director and Attending Physician at Newport Mesa Pulmonary, recognized as a leading clinic for pulmonary disease and lung cancer in Orange County. As a Clinical Associate Professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine, responsibilities encompass Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Neurological Critical Care. Alexander is also the Medical Director at Strong Families Medical Group and affiliated with CalOptima and Noble Mid IPA in various capacities, contributing to utilization management and medical direction for a large patient population. Educational credentials include advanced training in Pulmonary and Neurocritical Care from UC Irvine and a Doctor of Medicine from the Poznan University of Medical Sciences, complemented by additional degrees in Internal Medicine and Biochemistry from UCLA and Santa Clara University.