Overview
Richard Sankary is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pinole, California. Dr. Sankary has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Nodules, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2160 Appian Way Ste 200, Pinole, CA 94564
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. Richard Sankary
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Sankary?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Sankary by calling their office at 510-724-9115. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Sankary a top-rated expert for Emphysema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Sankary is classified as an Experienced expert for Emphysema, 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. Richard Sankary specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Sankary is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Bullae, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Richard Sankary participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Sankary has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Emphysema. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Sankary's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Sankary accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Sankary accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-724-9115 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
- Experienced
- BullaeDr. Sankary isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- EmphysemaDr. Sankary isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung NodulesDr. Sankary isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Sankary isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.