Overview
Pranjal Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Lung Nodules, and Pleural Effusion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305
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 clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Wolters is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Med, Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Wolters is currently accepting new patients.
University Of California San Francisco
Christopher Ryerson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ryerson is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Koth is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Koth is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pranjal R. Patel
Is Dr. Pranjal R. Patel a top-rated expert for Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pranjal R. Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, 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. Pranjal R. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Pranjal R. Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Pranjal R. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Pranjal R. Patel has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. You can view a list of Dr. Pranjal R. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Pranjal R. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Pranjal R. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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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- Advanced
- Coal Worker's PneumoconiosisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis.
- Lung NodulesDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- CoccidioidomycosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Coccidioidomycosis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypovolemic ShockDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Hypovolemic Shock.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pleural EffusionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- TracheobronchomalaciaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Tracheobronchomalacia.
- Tracheobronchopathia OsteoplasticaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

