The 20 Best Asthma Doctors Near Me in South San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Asthma Doctors near South San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 379 doctor with experience in Asthma near South San Francisco, CA. Of these, 342 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Asthma Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave # 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Fahy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Fahy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Eosinophilic Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California SFGH Medical Group

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

    Joshua Galanter is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Galanter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Occupational Asthma, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Asthma in Children.

    Distinguished in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California San Francisco

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

    Prescott Woodruff is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Woodruff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Asthma, COVID-19, and Endoscopy.

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    Steven Machtinger
    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    100 South Ellsworth Ave., Suite 707, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Machtinger is an Allergy and Immunologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Machtinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Hives. Dr. Machtinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Nirav Bhakta
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Lung Health Center At Parnassus

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

    Dr. Nirav Bhakta is an internal medicine specialist who provides diagnostic testing and care for patients with lung disease, including those in intensive care. He enjoys the challenge of working with patients and families affected by serious illnesses. Bhakta's research aims to understand the molecular basis for variations in asthma, and to use this knowledge to develop and test targeted treatments. He incorporates his experience in computer programming and quantitative modeling to study human tissue using high-throughput genomic data analysis (a research method that speeds the screening process). His research contributes to his goal of providing collaborative, individualized patient care that is based on the best current findings. Bhakta earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, where he also completed a doctorate in molecular and cellular physiology. At UCSF, he completed a residency in internal medicine, a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine, and additional research in the genetics of asthma. Bhakta is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Thoracic Society. He is passionate about educating the next generation of pulmonologists through his work with UCSF residents and fellows. Dr. Bhakta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Genentech

    1 Dna Way 258A, 
    South San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dorothy Cheung is an Internal Medicine provider in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Advanced in Asthma

    Lornalyn D. Carrillo, MD Private Practice

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 101, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lornalyn De Jesus Carrillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. De Jesus Carrillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. De Jesus Carrillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Rajan Dave
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Foster City Medical Center

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 106, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajan Dave is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

    Shu M. Lee
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Shu May Lee, MD Private Practice

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 105, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Osteoporosis.

    Bina Lu
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Floor 3, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bina Lu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Robert M. Jasmer
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Burlingame, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Jasmer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Burlingame, California. Dr. Jasmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jasmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Charles K. Everett
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Burlingame, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Everett is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Burlingame, California. Dr. Everett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Everett is currently accepting new patients.

    Siyuan A. Ni
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Burlingame, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Siyuan Ni is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Burlingame, California. Dr. Ni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Ni is currently accepting new patients.

    Yan Yan
    Experienced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Burlingame, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yan Yan is an Allergy and Immunologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Hives, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Yan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ucsf

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

    Esteban Burchard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Burchard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ucsf

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

    John Balmes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Balmes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Coccidioidomycosis.

    Distinguished in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Ucsf

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

    David Erle is an Internal Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Erle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, COVID-19, Long Haul COVID, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Advanced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ucsf

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

    Neeta Thakur is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Thakur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Kamran Atabai
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ucsf

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

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

    Laurence Huang
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California San Francisco

    995 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurence Huang is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Asthma?

    Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and become narrow. It leads to breathing difficulty such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

    When should I see an Asthma doctor near South 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 Asthma doctor near South 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 Asthma doctors near South 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 Asthma doctors near South 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 Asthma doctor near South 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 Asthma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Asthma 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 Asthma doctor near South 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 Asthma 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 Asthma 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 Asthma doctors near South San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Asthma 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 Asthma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Asthma 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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