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

Find the Top Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 172 doctor with experience in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 151 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). 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.

    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). 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.

    Distinguished in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Infectious Disease

    University Of California San Francisco

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

    Michael Peluso is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Peluso is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, HIV/AIDS, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and COVID-19.

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    Distinguished in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine

    University Of California San Francisco

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

    Steven Deeks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Deeks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Long Haul COVID, Sepsis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). 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.

    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine

    University Anesthesia Medical Group

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

    Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya is a critical care and pulmonary specialist who cares for patients hospitalized with critical illness or lung disease. Bhattacharya's research interests include pneumonia, septic shock and severe asthma. After earning a bachelor's degree at Harvard College and a master's degree in neuroscience at the University of Oxford, Bhattacharya attended Harvard Medical School. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He also did research training at the UCSF Lung Biology Center. Dr. Bhattacharya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Bhattacharya is board certified in American Board Of Medical Specialties, Neurocritical Care, American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Med, Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease.

    Distinguished in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Infectious Disease

    San Francisco VA Medical Center

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

    John Kelly is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, Ebola Virus Disease, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Allergy and Immunology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Allergy and Immunology | Internal Medicine

    University Of California San Francisco

    2330 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Chiu is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Zika Virus Disease. Dr. Chiu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease.

    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Infectious Disease

    University Of California San Francisco

    995 Potrero Ave Bldg 80, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane Havlir is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Havlir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Sepsis, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of California San Francisco

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

    Vaibhav Upadhyay is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Upadhyay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Cholesterol Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). 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.

    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Infectious Disease

    San Francisco VA Medical Center

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

    Phyllis Tien is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Menopause, and Hepatitis.

    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). 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.

    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine

    General Internal Medicine At Sutter Street

    1701 Divisadero St Ste 500, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Pletcher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pletcher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Calcinosis, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine

    General Internal Medicine At Mount Zion

    1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Janet Chu is an internal medicine specialist who provides primary care to adults. She is dedicated to partnering with her patients and empowering them to achieve their health goals. Chu's research focuses on how factors at the individual, health care system or neighborhood level can lead to disparities in care delivery and patient outcomes. As an advocate for equitable care, she works to develop programs and services that can be incorporated into the clinic, with the goal of tackling the root causes of health differences in communities. Chu earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed both a residency and a fellowship in general internal medicine. She has a master's degree in clinical and epidemiological research from UCSF and a master of public health degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Outside of work, Chu enjoys baking, hiking and reading. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis, and COVID-19. Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine

    General Internal Medicine At Mount Zion

    1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alka Kanaya is a specialist in internal medicine who provides primary care. Kanaya's research focuses on the causes and prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and she has developed a three-pronged research program to investigate them. The first arm uses existing studies to test new biomarkers (measurable substances in the body) that predict diabetes and cardiovascular disease, while the second arm studies these risk factors in South Asian patients, who have a higher disease prevalence compared with other ethnic groups. The final arm studies behavioral interventions – such as restorative yoga classes – to determine whether they prevent the onset of diabetes in high-risk groups. Kanaya earned her medical degree from UCSF, where she completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in epidemiology and internal medicine. Dr. Kanaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity. Dr. Kanaya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kanaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine

    General Internal Medicine At Mount Zion

    1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ida Sim is a primary care doctor, informatics researcher and entrepreneur. She enjoys helping patients with general disease prevention as well as with managing chronic conditions. Sim's current research focuses on using mobile device applications and sensors to improve health and manage disease for groups as well as individuals. She also studies methods for making research on patient care faster and less expensive. She is a co-founder of Open mHealth, a nonprofit organization that is building open source tools and standards to promote data integration for mobile health apps and sensors. Sim earned her medical degree from Stanford University. She completed a residency in primary care internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by fellowships in ambulatory care and medical informatics at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. She also has a doctorate in medical informatics from Stanford University. Sim has served on several advisory committees on health information infrastructure for patient care and research, including committees of the National Research Council and National Academy of Medicine. The National Science and Technology Council honored her with a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. She is a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics and a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Sim co-directs the Informatics and Research Innovation Program at the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute. She speaks Cantonese. Dr. Sim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    Internal Medicine

    General Internal Medicine At Mount Zion

    1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Alison J. Huang is an internal medicine specialist and primary care doctor. Huang's current research focuses on advancing scientific understanding of women's health conditions related to menopause and aging as well as improving treatments for these conditions. She is particularly interested in genitourinary dysfunction (disorders involving genital and urinary organs) and menopausal symptoms. Huang received both her medical degree and a master of advanced study degree in clinical research from UCSF. She also completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Menopause, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)?

    Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia. Infection with the SARS virus may cause acute respiratory distress (severe breathing difficulty), and sometimes death.

    This article is about the outbreak of SARS that occurred in 2003. For information about the COVID-19 outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2, please see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

    When should I see a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 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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