Dr. Erica Farrand
Overview
Dr. Erica Farrand is a pulmonologist and critical care physician who specializes in diagnosing and managing advanced lung diseases. Her primary interest is in caring for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Farrand's research focuses on how best to manage patients with ILD, and how management impacts quality of life and survival rates. She is particularly interested in how to engage patients, caregivers and medical providers in improving health care delivery to individuals with ILD. Farrand earned her medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She completed a fellowship in pulmonology and critical care medicine at UCSF. Farrand belongs to the American Thoracic Society.
Dr. Farrand is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Lung Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 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
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Farrand 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. Erica Farrand
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erica Farrand?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erica Farrand 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. Erica Farrand a top-rated expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erica Farrand 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. Erica Farrand specialize in?
While Dr. Erica Farrand 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. Erica Farrand participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erica Farrand has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Erica Farrand's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erica Farrand accept my insurance?
Dr. Erica Farrand accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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
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.
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- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Farrand isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Farrand isDistinguished. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Farrand isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Advanced
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Farrand isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Farrand isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. Farrand isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Farrand isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Farrand isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Farrand isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Farrand isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Industrial BronchitisDr. Farrand isExperienced. Learn about Industrial Bronchitis.
- Lung TransplantDr. Farrand isExperienced. Learn about Lung Transplant.