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May-Lin Wilgus, MD

  • Pulmonology|
  • Critical Care Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Thousand Oaks Hampshire Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. May-Lin Wilgus is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA. Born and raised in Texas, Dr. Wilgus earned her bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley and her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She completed her training in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary/Critical Care at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, and then served on the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Immediately before joining UCLA in 2017, she spent 4 years providing care to the Ventura County community in private practice. At UCLA Health, she currently treats patients in Thousand Oaks and Westwood. She has a particular interest in COPD/emphysema, asthma, bronchiectasis, and the impact pulmonary conditions can have on women.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011
Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008

Fellowships

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell Universities, 2011
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of California, San Diego, 2009

Residency

Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell Universities, 2008

Internship

Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell Universities, 2006

Degree

MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 2005

Recognitions

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Videos

Meet May-Lin Wilgus, MD
Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in women

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Super Doctors® Southern California 2021, 2022
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2020
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2019
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2018

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
239 total ratings | 122 reviews
5.0
October 30, 2025
All questions were answered. Check up was successful. Professional and caring physician.
5.0
October 30, 2025
She gave me the results with full explanation and answered my concerns.
5.0
October 28, 2025
Helpful, patient with questions and discussion, follows through with referrals and communication with other doctors involved in my care.
5.0
October 27, 2025
The entire experience was outstanding, as usual. Checkin was fast, wait time just a few minutes, Dr. WILGUS is brilliant! She is thorough, listens to her patient and provides excellent care. My wife and I love UCLA Health!
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr Wilgus is the best doctor ! The video call was right on time. Got info and answers I needed thank you Dr Wilgus