Overview
Peter Kierstead is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Antioch, California. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Coccidioidomycosis, Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Kierstead is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, CA 94531
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. Peter A. Kierstead
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter A. Kierstead?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter A. Kierstead by calling their office at 925-813-3210. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter A. Kierstead a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter A. Kierstead is classified as an Experienced expert for 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. Peter A. Kierstead specialize in?
While Dr. Peter A. Kierstead is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Coccidioidomycosis, and Lung Metastases. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Peter A. Kierstead participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter A. Kierstead has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Peter A. Kierstead's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter A. Kierstead accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter A. Kierstead accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-813-3210 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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- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Kierstead isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Kierstead isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- AsthmaDr. Kierstead isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Kierstead isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Kierstead isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- CoccidioidomycosisDr. Kierstead isExperienced. Learn about Coccidioidomycosis.