The 20 Best Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

Find the Top Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Internal Medicine

    University Anesthesia Medical Group

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Carolyn S. Calfee is a pulmonologist who cares for patients in UCSF's intensive care units. Calfee's research focuses on the causes and treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Her projects include studying the biologic differences within ARDS and how to target those differences by personalizing treatment; the role of environmental exposure, including to cigarette smoke and air pollution, in susceptibility to lung injury; and novel treatments for ARDS. During the coronavirus pandemic, she led research at UCSF to investigate how the immune system responds to COVID and to test promising new treatments for COVID-19-associated ARDS. Calfee earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. At UCSF, she completed a residency in internal medicine, serving as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine. She also earned a master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF. She joined the UCSF faculty in 2007 and is a member of the UCSF Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education. Dr. Calfee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), COVID-19, Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Lung Transplant. Dr. Calfee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease.

    Elite in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Internal Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Internal Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    University Anesthesia Medical Group

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Michael Matthay is a critical care specialist. He serves as UCSF's associate director of critical care medicine. With funding from the National Institutes of Health, Matthay's research focuses on finding new ways to treat acute respiratory failure in critically ill patients, particularly those with sepsis (a condition in which the body has a potentially life-threating response to infection). His research has contributed to several major therapeutic advances over the past 20 years. Matthay earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado Denver, where he also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular-pulmonary medicine. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary disease at UCSF and a cardiology fellowship at the UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute. Matthay is passionate about medical education, and spends considerable time mentoring physicians and young faculty members to help them develop their careers in both patient care and academic medicine. In 2013, he received the UCSF Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award, and in 2014, the American Thoracic Society awarded him the Trudeau Medal, given for lifelong contributions to research, teaching or patient care. Matthay is a member of the American Thoracic Society and Association of American Physicians. In his free time, he enjoys open-water swimming as a member of the San Francisco Dolphin Club, outdoor activities at Point Reyes National Seashore and playing baseball at the Boston Red Sox Fantasy Camp. Dr. Matthay is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, COVID-19, Lung Transplant, and Vagotomy. Dr. Matthay is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonio Gomez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gomez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Sarcoidosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Lung Metastases.

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    Advanced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    General Surgery

    University Of California Sfgh Medical Group

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Lucy Zumwinkle Kornblith is a surgeon who specializes in traumatic injuries and other conditions requiring acute care. At both UCSF and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), she cares for patients with a range of urgent conditions, including brain injuries; strokes; respiratory distress and failure; organ failure; and severe episodes of illnesses involving the heart and lungs, liver, kidneys or brain. She also cares for patients who need organ or bone marrow transplants and other procedures, including surgeries on the heart, vascular system, brain and spine. Kornblith directs a UCSF-ZSFG research collaboration focused on the science of acute bleeding in injured patients. Her research is funded in part by the National Institutes of Health. Kornblith earned her medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed a general surgery residency at UCSF, where she also completed fellowships in surgical critical care and trauma surgery. Kornblith is a recipient of the UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators' Excellence in Teaching Award and the Fred H. and Esther E. Nusz Achievement Award. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kornblith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Kornblith is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery.

    Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kirsten Kangelaris is a specialist in coordinating care for patients staying in the hospital. Her expertise covers a wide range of conditions, from acute lung injury to sepsis. In her research, Kangelaris focuses on identifying and testing genetic and biological markers that could be used for risk prediction and targeted treatments in hospitalized adults with critical illnesses. Kangelaris earned her medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. At UCSF, she completed a general internal medicine research fellowship and earned a master of advanced study degree in clinical research. Kangelaris is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine and American Thoracic Society. Dr. Kangelaris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Sepsis, COVID-19, and Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Kangelaris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    2330 Post St Fl 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narges Alipanah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alipanah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Cholesterol Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    KFH San Francisco Laboratory

    2425 Geary Blvd, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gotts is a primary care provider, practicing in Intensive Care Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gotts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamran Atabai is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Atabai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Gallbladder Disease, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Thoracic Surgery

    Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jasleen Kukreja is a cardiothoracic surgeon and director of the Lung Transplant Program at UCSF Medical Center. She is also director of the adult respiratory mechanical circulatory support program. She performs lung transplant surgery and lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, and treats patients with tumors of the chest, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors and mesothelioma. Kukreja is the associate director of UCSF's lung transplant research division of cardiothoracic surgery. Kukreja earned a medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed residencies in general surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and in cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. She completed fellowships in general surgery and thoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and also completed extensive training in designing clinical trials, studies that evaluate potential treatments' safety and efficacy. She has a master's degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Kukreja has received many professional honors, including the Pharmacia/Upjohn Trauma Research Competition Award, John A. Mannick Research Award and an excellence in teaching award from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kukreja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kukreja is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Kukreja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Lung Health Center At Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. B. Shoshana Zha is a pulmonologist who cares for adults with lung disorders. She specializes in bronchiectasis (a condition involving damage to lung airways) and lung infections with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), organisms found in dust, soil and water. She co-directs a clinic dedicated to NTM infections , cares for patients in intensive care, and provides general pulmonary care at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Zha's research focuses on understanding how the immune system responds to mycobacterial infections (which can cause such diseases as tuberculosis and leprosy). Outside of the laboratory, she also studies ways to optimize treatments for bronchiectasis and NTM infections. Zha earned her medical degree and a doctorate in microbiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Washington and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. Dr. Zha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. Dr. Zha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Med, Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Zha is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Internal Medicine

    UCSF Genomic Medicine Laboratory

    513 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aartik Sarma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sarma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Cerebral Hypoxia, Sepsis, and Pulmonary Edema.

    Advanced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UCSF Genomic Medicine Laboratory

    513 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Looney is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Looney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Intensive Care Unit At Parnassus

    505 Parnassus Ave., Ninth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. J-T Tina Chen is a critical care specialist and pulmonologist who cares for seriously ill patients and supports their loved ones in the intensive care unit (ICU). She specializes in treating acute respiratory failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome (impaired breathing due to inflammation in the lungs), sepsis (a life-threatening response to infection) and septic shock (dangerously low blood pressure resulting from sepsis). Believing that critical care is best delivered by a team, she helps coordinate care among various specialty services. Chen's research focuses on improving care delivery in the ICU. She has worked to develop national standardized practices on managing shock and measures compliance to care guidelines in the ICU through data analysis. Chen earned her medical degree and a master's degree in clinical research methods at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at New York – Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Prior to joining UCSF, she worked at the Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she was the director of the medical intensive care unit. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Cerebral Hypoxia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and COVID-19. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Tesoriero is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tesoriero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypovolemic Shock, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andre Campbell is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California SFGH Medical Group

    1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Galanter is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Galanter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Occupational Asthma, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prescott Woodruff is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Woodruff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Asthma, Bronchitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ucsf

    513 Parnassus Ave # 321, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Ross is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolysis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    San Francisco VA Medical Center

    4150 Clement St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Greenland is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Greenland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    Surgical Oncology

    Thoracic Surgery And Oncology Clinic

    1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Melissa H. Coleman is a thoracic surgeon whose focus is on caring for patients with cancer. After earning her bachelor's degree in biology at Harvard College, Coleman earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College. She completed two residencies in surgery, the first at Duke University Medical Center and the second at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where she served as chief resident. Coleman completed fellowships in surgical critical care and clinical nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital. During her training there, she was a research fellow at the hospital's thoracic surgery oncology laboratory, where she worked on identifying estrogen-related genes associated with the outcomes of patients with pleural mesothelioma, a cancer that affects the tissues covering the lungs. She completed a fellowship in thoracic surgery at UCSF. In 2021, Coleman was a John A. Watson Faculty Scholar, an honor that confers a grant from the UCSF Dean's Diversity Fund, and she also earned the UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching Award. She also earned the UCSF Exceptional Physician Award, and has been honored for her work teaching thoracic surgery residents. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Liver Failure. Dr. Coleman is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

    Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs and into the blood. Most cases occur in adults, but infants can also have acute respiratory distress syndrome.

    When should I see an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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