The 20 Best Pulmonary Hypertension Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 212 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Hypertension near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 172 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

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

    Dr. Michael Salerno is a cardiologist who cares for hospitalized patients with heart disease. He specializes in heart imaging, including echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), cardiovascular MRI and CT, and nuclear cardiology (procedures to assess heart function using small amounts of radioactive materials that appear on the images). In his research, Salerno's goal is to develop imaging techniques that improve heart disease diagnosis and treatment. His work has included designing new MRI techniques to quantify heart blood flow, myocardial fibrosis (scarring of the heart muscle) and heart function. He also studies cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Salerno earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia, where he also completed a doctorate in biomedical engineering and a master's degree in statistics. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford University. He completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Duke University and a fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging at the University of Virginia. Dr. Salerno is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Salerno is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension

    University Of California San Francisco

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

    Jeffrey Fineman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Fineman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Cardiology

    Asian Heart And Vascular Center

    1600 Divisadero St # 2, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Fung is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Fung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center-Golden Gate Practice

    1 Daniel Burnham Ct Ste 260, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirsten Tolstrup is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tolstrup is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Infective Endocarditis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center At Mission Bay

    535 Mission Bay Blvd S, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirsten Fleischmann is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Fleischmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Infective Endocarditis, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Endocarditis.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Ucsf

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

    Priscilla Hsue is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Hsue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Neonatology
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Neonatology

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Roberta Keller is a neonatologist, an expert in caring for critically ill newborns. She specializes in those with congenital lung or heart disease. She is director of the program providing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an artificial lung system, for newborns. Keller's research addresses lung and heart disorders affecting newborns, such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia and patent ductus arteriosus. Numerous journals have published her studies. Keller completed a medical degree, residency in pediatrics and fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at UCSF, and she was awarded the Glaser Pediatric Research Network fellowship. She is coordinator of the UCSF Neonatology Clinical Consensus Program. Dr. Keller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Dr. Keller is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Keller is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center At Mission Bay

    535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yerem Yeghiazarians is an interventional cardiologist and an expert in managing patients with coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and peripheral arterial diseases. Yeghiazarians earned an undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and a medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, where he was chief medical resident and an instructor in medicine. He also completed training in general and interventional adult cardiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Yeghiazarians is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Angina. Dr. Yeghiazarians is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Yeghiazarians is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Hythem Nawaytou is a cardiologist who cares for children with pulmonary hypertension in the hospital as well as the clinic. He performs and interprets all types of echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), including fetal echocardiograms (used to help diagnose and evaluate many heart conditions before birth). Nawaytou's research focuses on ways to better diagnose children with pulmonary hypertension and follow their progress over time. He also studies the use of echocardiography to evaluate heart function. Nawaytou earned combined bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery degrees at Cairo University's Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine. He completed a residency in pediatrics at State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, followed by a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at UCSF and a fellowship in advanced cardiac imaging at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In his free time, Nawaytou enjoys painting. Dr. Nawaytou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cor Pulmonale, and Hypertension. Dr. Nawaytou is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics. Dr. Nawaytou is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center At Mission Bay

    535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Atif Qasim is a cardiologist who cares for patients with heart disease. He has particular expertise in advanced heart imaging techniques, including various approaches to echocardiography (heart ultrasound), as well as cardiac CT and cardiac MRI, and in using these methods to diagnose and manage valvular heart disease (conditions in which damage to one or more heart valves leads to cardiac dysfunction), cardiomyopathies (diseases affecting the heart muscle) and pericardial disease (inflammation of the tissue around the heart). Qasim directs the UCSF Quantitative Echocardiography Core Laboratory, which uses ultrasound imaging to evaluate new therapies for heart failure and valvular heart disease. He is also the director of UCSF's cardiology fellowship program and a teacher in the medical school. He created an educational website on echocardiography and has a strong interest in increasing access to online medical educational materials for cardiology trainees and practitioners. Qasim earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. At the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, he completed a residency in internal medicine, serving as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in cardiology. During his fellowship, he received advanced training in multimodal imaging and earned a master's degree in clinical epidemiology. He also has a master's degree in biochemistry and biophysics from Yale University. Dr. Qasim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Atherosclerosis, Endomyocardial Fibrosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angioplasty. Dr. Qasim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Qasim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center At Mission Bay

    535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Geoff Tison is a noninvasive cardiologist specializing in preventive cardiology. He has particular expertise in advanced echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), including transesophageal echocardiography, which produces especially detailed images. In addition to treating patients, Tison uses advanced machine learning algorithms and digital health technologies to further research on cardiovascular disease prevention. He has led multiple large clinical research projects and currently leads several studies at UCSF. Tison earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and his master of public health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He came to UCSF for fellowships in clinical cardiology, advanced echocardiography and preventive cardiology. Dr. Tison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Atherosclerosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tison is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tison is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center At Mission Bay

    535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rima Arnaout is a cardiologist who enjoys partnering with her patients to determine the best course of treatment and help them make informed medical decisions. She has special interests in multimodal imaging, computational imaging (using digital technologies to produce images) and the genetics of cardiovascular disorders. Arnaout studies how machine learning and artificial intelligence can reduce diagnostic errors in medical imaging and lead to new insights on cardiovascular disease. Her research is funded by the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense and Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. Arnaout earned her medical degree at Harvard University and completed a residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. She completed a fellowship in cardiology at UCSF. Arnaout is a member of the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation. At UCSF, Arnaout is a faculty member in the Biological and Medical Informatics Graduate Program, Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute and Center for Intelligent Imaging. Dr. Arnaout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Arnaout is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Arnaout is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic

    535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Aarthi Sabanayagam is a cardiologist trained in internal medicine and adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) who cares for patients with ACHD, pregnant patients with heart disease, as well as those with other acquired heart diseases. She provides care in both the clinic and the hospital. Her expertise includes interpreting echocardiograms (use of ultrasound to produce images of the heart) and performing transesophageal echocardiograms (when the device emitting sound waves is passed into the esophagus to obtain especially clear images of the heart). She serves as co-director of the UCSF Pregnancy and Cardiac Treatment (PACT) Program. Sabanayagam earned her medical degree at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (which is affiliated with Harvard Medical School) in India. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, a teaching hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, as well as a subspecialty fellowship in ACHD at UCSF. Before rejoining UCSF, Sabanayagam was on the faculty of the prestigious Columbus Ohio Adult Congenital Heart Disease (COACH) program at the Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital, where she had also received an award for excellence in teaching. She is a member of the American Heart Association and serves on its subcommittee on adult congenital heart disease. She is also a member of the International Society for Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Adult Congenital Heart Association, and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In her free time, Sabanayagam enjoys hiking, photography, reading and baking. She likes taking trips to Napa vineyards and traveling to other countries. Dr. Sabanayagam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Infective Endocarditis. Dr. Sabanayagam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Sabanayagam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Comprehensive Genetic Arrhythmia Program

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

    Dr. Nelson B. Schiller is a cardiologist who specializes in using echocardiography (ultrasound images of the heart's movement) to diagnose and treat heart disease. He founded the UCSF Adult Echocardiography Laboratory and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic. Schiller has played an integral role in the development of many diagnostic and treatment techniques, including transesophageal echocardiography (moving the ultrasound transducer into the esophagus to facilitate pictures of the heart without ribs or lungs in the way), Doppler pulmonary pressure determination (to diagnose pulmonary hypertension), myocardial contrast perfusion (to evaluate how well blood flows through heart muscle) and echocardiography phase imaging (to see whether both sides of the heart are working together). In the category of congenital heart disease, he is an expert in treating mitral and aortic valve diseases and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thickening of the heart walls that can impede blood flow from one of the main chambers). In collaboration with his colleagues, Schiller is involved in research on adult congenital heart disease, three-dimensional reconstruction of the heart, certain advanced echocardiographic techniques, coronary blood flow, exercise hemodynamics (the study of how the circulatory system, including the heart and blood vessels, responds when the heart pumps faster during exercise), myocardial perfusion, smoking-related cardiopulmonary disease and noninvasive evaluation of cardiac synchrony (the timing of heart ventricle contractions). Schiller is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. A devotee of chamber music for 20 years, Schiller serves as program annotator for the Chancellor's Concert Series, which offers music to the UCSF community. He enjoys playing tennis with his wife on weekends. Dr. Schiller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Peripheral Artery Disease, and Arterial Insufficiency. Dr. Schiller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Schiller is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lung Transplant Program

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

    Dr. Nicholas Andreas Kolaitis is a specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with a focus on lung transplantation and pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). He directs the bronchoscopy service for the Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine Program. In the hospital, he cares for patients with advanced lung disease before and after lung transplantation. In the clinic, he cares for patients who have received lung transplants and patients with pulmonary hypertension or pulmonary embolism (a blood clot blocking an artery in the lungs). He also supervises fellows in pulmonary medicine as they care for patients with other conditions related to the lungs. Kolaitis' research focuses on ways to improve quality of life for patients with advanced lung disease. Kolaitis earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at UCLA Health, followed by a fellowship in lung transplantation and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He also has a master of advanced studies degree in clinical research from UCSF. Kolaitis has been recognized with a number of awards, including the Jeffrey Golden Outstanding Clinical Fellow Award, Michael Stulbarg Outstanding Teaching Award and California Thoracic Society's Outstanding Clinician Award. In addition to caring for patients, Kolaitis is active in efforts to improve the field of pulmonology. He serves as vice chair of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association Registry and as an editorial board member for CHEST Journal (official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians) and JHLT (Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation) Open. He is a member of the California Thoracic Society's executive board and one of two representatives on the Council of Chapter Representatives of the American Thoracic Society (ATS). In addition, he is involved in health policy reform, serving as vice chair for the ATS Health Policy Committee and as a member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Advocacy Committee. He also serves as a member of the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute's lung transplantation task force, ISHLT's standards and guidelines committee, and Pulmonary Hypertension Association's committee on patient and caregiver education. Dr. Kolaitis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Kolaitis 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. Kolaitis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center At Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Suite 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Krishan Soni is an interventional cardiologist who cares for patients with conditions including complex coronary artery disease (CAD), acute coronary syndromes and cardiomyopathies (diseases of the heart muscle). He also provides critical cardiological care. In collaboration with the UCSF heart team, he performs procedures for patients in a category known as CHIP (complex higher-risk and indicated patients) and treats chronic total occlusions (blocked coronary arteries) in patients with advanced CAD. At the UCSF Heart and Vascular Center, Soni serves as medical director for quality and safety. His focus is using clinical data and analytic capabilities to drive improvements in quality and value in cardiology, including cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. In addition, as a clinical quality improvement champion for the Division of Cardiology, he works on numerous projects to enhance the care provided to patients with cardiovascular disease. He brings his passion for medical education to both roles, seeking to engage UCSF medical students, residents and fellows in these endeavors. Soni earned his medical degree at the Yale School of Medicine and his master of business administration degree, with a focus on health care operations and finance, at the Yale School of Management. He completed his residency in internal medicine at UCSF, serving as the first chief resident in quality improvement and patient safety – a research and teaching role focused on enhancing the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care. He remained at UCSF for fellowships in clinical cardiology and interventional cardiology, serving as chief fellow. He joined the faculty in 2016. In addition to caring for patients at UCSF, Soni works with San Francisco's emergency medical services to help ensure delivery of high-quality emergency cardiac care throughout the city and county of San Francisco. He has also served on quality improvement committees for several state and national cardiovascular societies. Dr. Soni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Soni is board certified in American Board Of IM/Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Soni is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Cardiovascular Care And Prevention Center At Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Suite 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael Crawford specializes in treating coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and heart failure as well as congenital heart disease in adults and heart disease in athletes. Crawford earned a medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco. He trained in internal medicine at UCSF Medical Center and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, followed by cardiology training at the University of California, San Diego, where he joined the faculty. He was co-director of cardiology at the University of Texas in San Antonio and chief of cardiology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Before returning to UCSF, Crawford was a consultant and vice chair of cardiology at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Crawford has served as chair of the Council on Clinical Cardiology of the American Heart Association and as a board member of the American College of Cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Association of University Cardiologists and Western Association of Physicians. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Infective Endocarditis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Crawford is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Suite 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Samuel Brusca is a cardiologist and critical care medicine specialist who cares for patients in the hospital with serious conditions, including heart attack and heart failure. He also cares for patients who have pulmonary hypertension, a rare blood vessel disorder causing high blood pressure in the lungs. Brusca's research focuses on the intersection of critical care medicine, cardiology and pulmonary hypertension. With the goal of better understanding the processes underlying cardiogenic shock (when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to vital organs), he examines how modern cardiac intensive care unit practices can improve the outcomes for patients with serious heart conditions. He also studies how to better predict the risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension (a type of pulmonary hypertension affecting the right side of the heart) and methods for developing tailored, individual treatment for the condition. After earning a bachelor's degree in neuroscience at Washington and Lee University, Brusca earned his medical degree at New York University Grossman School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He completed fellowships in critical care medicine at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and cardiology at UCSF. Dr. Brusca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Hypertension, Spinal Shock, and Heart Failure. Dr. Brusca is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Med, Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Cardiac Critical Care Unit

    505 Parnassus Ave., 10th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Christopher Barnett is a specialist in cardiology and critical care medicine. He cares for patients with severe, complex heart disease and other organ dysfunction that occurs as a result of or along with heart disease. He also sees patients with pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. As part of ensuring that his patients receive the best possible care, he works collaboratively with providers in other specialties. Barnett studies disease processes that occur in patients with complex heart disease in the intensive care unit, such as cardiogenic shock. His goal is to better organize care and management by teams of specialists in order to improve patient outcomes. He is also interested in new treatments for pulmonary hypertension and in medical education – specifically, training cardiologists in critical care medicine. Barnett earned his medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, then completed a residency in internal medicine at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He completed a fellowship in critical care medicine at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and a fellowship in cardiology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Barnett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Embolectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Barnett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure & Trans, American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease, and American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Med, Critical Care Medicine.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension
    Advanced in Pulmonary Hypertension

    Cardiac Rehabilitation And Wellness Center

    500 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1, Suite MU09, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Grandis is a general cardiologist with a particular interest in personalizing care to prevent or manage cardiac disease optimally for each patient. He practices noninvasive cardiology, which includes transthoracic, stress and transesophageal echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart). He also interprets stress tests and nuclear cardiac images. In his research, Grandis studies ways to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. He also looks at using remote patient monitoring and other health care technologies to improve outcomes in patients with common heart conditions. Grandis earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed his residency and a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Grandis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Grandis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Grandis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pulmonary Hypertension?

    Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries of the lungs. It makes the right side of the heart work harder than normal.

    When should I see a Pulmonary Hypertension 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 a Pulmonary Hypertension 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 Pulmonary Hypertension 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 Pulmonary Hypertension 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 a Pulmonary Hypertension 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 Pulmonary Hypertension doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pulmonary Hypertension 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 a Pulmonary Hypertension 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 Pulmonary Hypertension 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 Pulmonary Hypertension 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 Pulmonary Hypertension doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pulmonary Hypertension 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 a Pulmonary Hypertension doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonary Hypertension 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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