Overview
John Stauffer is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Stauffer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304
3172 Porter Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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. John Stauffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Stauffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Stauffer by calling their office at 650-493-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Stauffer a top-rated expert for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Stauffer is classified as an Distinguished 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. John Stauffer specialize in?
While Dr. John Stauffer is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Interstitial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. John Stauffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Stauffer has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. John Stauffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Stauffer isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Stauffer isDistinguished. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Stauffer isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Stauffer isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- BronchiectasisDr. Stauffer isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.

