Dr. Alyssa A. Perez
Overview
Dr. Alyssa A. Perez is a pulmonologist who cares for patients living with cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited condition that damages the lungs and other organs. She provides pre- and postsurgical care for patients undergoing lung transplantation. Perez's research, which is supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Network, focuses on conducting clinical trials (studies with human volunteers) of new CF treatments. Perez earned her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She also earned a master of education degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. At UCSF, she completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine, including a year of advanced training in lung transplantation, cystic fibrosis and advanced lung disease. In addition to caring for patients, Perez enjoys training the next generation of doctors. She is a coach for the UCSF pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship and an associate program director for the internal medicine residency program.
Dr. Perez is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114, San Francisco, CA 94143
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program
Dr. Steven Hays, a pulmonologist, is medical director of the UCSF Lung Transplant Program, which is known for accepting patients with complex conditions while maintaining superior survival rates. His expertise is in caring for patients with end-stage lung disease who proceed through the lung transplant process. He treats conditions that include cystic fibrosis, emphysema associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and interstitial lung disease. In research, Hays focuses on studying how airway remodeling occurs in the transplanted lung. Hays earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He also completed a lung transplant fellowship at Stanford Health Care. Dr. Hays is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
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Aijaz Ahmed is a Transplant Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.
Robert Gish is a Transplant Surgeon in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Gish is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Gish is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alyssa A. Perez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alyssa A. Perez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alyssa A. Perez by calling their office at 415-353-4145. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alyssa A. Perez a top-rated expert for Cystic Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alyssa A. Perez is classified as an Advanced expert for Cystic Fibrosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alyssa A. Perez specialize in?
While Dr. Alyssa A. Perez is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cystic Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Alyssa A. Perez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alyssa A. Perez has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cystic Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Alyssa A. Perez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alyssa A. Perez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alyssa A. Perez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-4145 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Perez isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Perez isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Perez isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Perez isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Perez isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Lung TransplantDr. Perez isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
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- BronchiectasisDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangioleiomyomatosisDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
- PneumoniaDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.