
Overview
As a physician, my goal is to provide comprehensive and effective respiratory care to improve the quality and longevity of the life of my patients.
Dr. Vu is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Dr. Vu is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine), Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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.
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.
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
Joshua Mooney is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mooney is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tuong N. Vu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tuong N. Vu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tuong N. Vu by calling their office at 831-226-3225. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tuong N. Vu a top-rated expert for Bronchogenic Cyst?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tuong N. Vu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bronchogenic Cyst, 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. Tuong N. Vu specialize in?
While Dr. Tuong N. Vu is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Tuong N. Vu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tuong N. Vu has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bronchogenic Cyst. You can view a list of Dr. Tuong N. Vu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tuong N. Vu accept my insurance?
Dr. Tuong N. Vu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 831-226-3225 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
- Distinguished
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Advanced
- Lung MetastasesDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AspergillosisDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.

