Overview
Tushar Desai is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Lung Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
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.
1 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 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. Tushar Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tushar Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tushar Desai by calling their office at 650-725-7061. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tushar Desai a top-rated expert for Interstitial Lung Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tushar Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Interstitial Lung Disease, 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. Tushar Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Tushar Desai is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Tushar Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tushar Desai has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Interstitial Lung Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Tushar Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tushar Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Tushar Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-725-7061 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
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Advanced
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- BronchiectasisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AspergillosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- AsthmaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.