Overview
Rhonald Abitona, who goes by Ron, is a nurse practitioner who cares for patients with conditions of the airways and lungs. He works with pulmonologists using minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat lung cancer, pleural diseases (those affecting the tissues lining the chest cavity and covering the lungs), and other airway or lung disorders. Prior to joining the interventional pulmonary practice, Abitona worked in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care at UCSF. He has also worked as an intensive care unit nurse at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. After earning a bachelor's degree in exercise biology at the University of California, Davis, Abitona earned his master's degree in nursing at the University of San Francisco. He later completed UCSF's post-master's program in adult-gerontology acute care. Abitona is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. Abitona is a traveler, foodie and dog lover.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.
Abitona, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP. Abitona, NP is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, 3B, San Francisco, CA 94158
400 Parnassus Ave., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
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.
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Rhonald (. Abitona, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Pleurisy, 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 Rhonald (. Abitona, NP specialize in?
While Rhonald (. Abitona, NP is a Nurse Practitioner, they have specific expertise in Pleurisy, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Pleural Effusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nurse Practitioner.
Does Rhonald (. Abitona, NP accept my insurance?
Rhonald (. Abitona, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7241 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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