Overview
Rishi Raj is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California.
Dr. Raj is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
710 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA 95051
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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 17 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. Rishi S. Raj
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rishi S. Raj?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rishi S. Raj by calling their office at 650-723-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rishi S. Raj a top-rated expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rishi S. Raj is classified as an Elite expert for Acute Interstitial 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. Rishi S. Raj specialize in?
While Dr. Rishi S. Raj is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Rishi S. Raj participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rishi S. Raj has published 107 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Rishi S. Raj's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rishi S. Raj accept my insurance?
Dr. Rishi S. Raj accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-4000 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
- Elite
- Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Distinguished
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Raj isDistinguished. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Raj isDistinguished. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Raj isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. Raj isDistinguished. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Raj isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Advanced
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Raj isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Raj isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Raj isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Raj isAdvanced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Raj isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Raj isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AsthmaDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BlastomycosisDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Blastomycosis.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- BronchiectasisDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BullaeDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic CoughDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Collapsed LungDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- COVID-19Dr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Diffuse PanbronchiolitisDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Panbronchiolitis.
- DRESS SyndromeDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about DRESS Syndrome.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypovolemic ShockDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Hypovolemic Shock.
- Industrial BronchitisDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Industrial Bronchitis.
- Liver FailureDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lung CancerDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.
- Pulmonary Alveolar ProteinosisDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Stent PlacementDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- StridorDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Stridor.
- ThrombectomyDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- TracheobronchomalaciaDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Tracheobronchomalacia.
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
- UreteroscopyDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- VertigoDr. Raj isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.

