Dr. Paul J. Wolters
Overview
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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 191 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. Wolters 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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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul J. Wolters
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul J. Wolters?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul J. Wolters 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. Paul J. Wolters a top-rated expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul J. Wolters is classified as an Elite 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. Paul J. Wolters specialize in?
While Dr. Paul J. Wolters is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic 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. Paul J. Wolters participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul J. Wolters has published 191 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Paul J. Wolters's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul J. Wolters accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul J. Wolters 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Wolters isElite. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Wolters isElite. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Wolters isElite. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Wolters isElite. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- PneumoniaDr. Wolters isElite. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Wolters isElite. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Distinguished
- LymphangioleiomyomatosisDr. Wolters isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Wolters isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Wolters isDistinguished. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Advanced
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Wolters isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Wolters isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung TransplantDr. Wolters isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- AsthmaDr. Wolters isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Wolters isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Wolters isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Farmer's LungDr. Wolters isExperienced. Learn about Farmer's Lung.