Overview
Pranjal Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Lung Nodules, and Pleural Effusion.
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Locations
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305
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.
University Of California San Francisco
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. Pranjal Patel
Is Dr. Pranjal 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 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 Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Pranjal 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 Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Pranjal 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.