Carolyn S. Calfee
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
University Anesthesia Medical Group
505 Parnassus Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

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 highly rated in 6 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. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 340 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine, MD

Residency

UCSF Medical Center - OMAG, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease

Fellowships

UCSF Medical Center - OMAG

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

UNIVERSITY ANESTHESIA MEDICAL GROUP
505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
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Is Dr. Carolyn S. Calfee a top-rated expert for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carolyn S. Calfee is classified as an Elite expert for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), 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. Carolyn S. Calfee specialize in?

While Dr. Carolyn S. Calfee is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), COVID-19, and Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

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Dr. Carolyn S. Calfee accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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