Dr. Anthony K. Shum
Overview
Dr. Anthony Shum is a pulmonologist who specializes in autoimmune lung diseases. After completing a clinical fellowship at UCSF, Shum received research training in immune tolerance as part of the UCSF Immunology Program. The focus of his lab's research (shumlab.ucsf.edu) is to understand how autoimmune lung diseases develop by intensively studying patients with these disorders and modeling the human disease in mice. In his research, Shum identified a novel lung-specific antigen (a substance that triggers an immune response) that is targeted in patients with autoimmune lung disease, and he demonstrated that autoantibodies to this antigen could be used as a biomarker to detect patients with lung autoimmunity. His lab also recently helped discover the genetic basis of COPA syndrome, an inherited autoimmune disorder that can lead to severe lung and joint disease. Through his research, Shum hopes to directly impact patient care by discovering biomarkers for diagnosis and targets for effective therapies.
Dr. Shum is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114, San Francisco, CA 94143
3100 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shum has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Paul J. Wolters specializes in the diagnosis and care of patients with interstitial lung disease, a category of disorders in which scarring of lung tissue affects breathing. Wolters is actively involved in research that aims to better understand the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a type of interstitial lung disease. He is director of biological research for the UCSF Interstitial Lung Disease Program. Wolters received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado, and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He joined UCSF's division of pulmonary and critical care medicine in 1999. Dr. Wolters is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
Christopher Ryerson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ryerson is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program
Dr. Laura Koth is a pulmonologist and an expert in interstitial lung disease. She is co-director of UCSF's interstitial lung disease center of excellence. Koth's research activities focus on the mechanisms of lung inflammation and macrophage activation. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell with important roles in immune response. Koth earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed residency training in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine UCSF. She joined the UCSF faculty in 2003. Dr. Koth is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anthony K. Shum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anthony K. Shum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anthony K. Shum by calling their office at 415-353-2577. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anthony K. Shum a top-rated expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anthony K. Shum is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, 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. Anthony K. Shum specialize in?
While Dr. Anthony K. Shum is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Anthony K. Shum participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anthony K. Shum has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Anthony K. Shum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anthony K. Shum accept my insurance?
Dr. Anthony K. Shum accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2577 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Shum isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Shum isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Advanced
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Shum isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Shum isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- PneumoniaDr. Shum isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Shum isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- BronchitisDr. Shum isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Shum isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Shum isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Shum isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Shum isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).