
Overview
Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya is a critical care and pulmonary specialist who cares for patients hospitalized with critical illness or lung disease. Bhattacharya's research interests include pneumonia, septic shock and severe asthma. After earning a bachelor's degree at Harvard College and a master's degree in neuroscience at the University of Oxford, Bhattacharya attended Harvard Medical School. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He also did research training at the UCSF Lung Biology Center.
Dr. Bhattacharya is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
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Dr. Bhattacharya 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya by calling their office at 415-476-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya is classified as an Advanced expert for 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. Mallar Bhattacharya specialize in?
While Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya accept my insurance?
Dr. Mallar Bhattacharya accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-1000 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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- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Bhattacharya isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Bhattacharya isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Bhattacharya isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Bhattacharya isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Bhattacharya isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Bhattacharya isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Dr. Bhattacharya isExperienced. Learn about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

