Overview
Brett Ley is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ley is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Ley is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2350 Geary Blvd, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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. Brett Ley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brett Ley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brett Ley by calling their office at 415-833-1785. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brett Ley a top-rated expert for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett Ley is classified as an Elite expert for Idiopathic Pulmonary 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. Brett Ley specialize in?
While Dr. Brett Ley is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Brett Ley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brett Ley has published 54 articles and abstracts on conditions like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Brett Ley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brett Ley accept my insurance?
Dr. Brett Ley accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-833-1785 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Ley isElite. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Distinguished
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Ley isDistinguished. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Ley isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Advanced
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Ley isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Ley isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. Ley isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Ley isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Ley isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung TransplantDr. Ley isExperienced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Ley isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Ley isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.