Lorriana Leard is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leard is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Rupal Shah is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Brett Ley is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ley is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Ley is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Everett is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Burlingame, California. Dr. Everett is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Everett is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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.

Dr. Jonathan Singer is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist who cares for patients with advanced lung disease before and after lung transplantation. He treats conditions such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), connective tissue disease–associated ILD, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In his research, Singer studies outcomes in lung transplantation and how lung transplants improve function, reduce disability and improve health-related quality of life. A second area of his research on lung transplantation is identifying presurgical risk factors associated with important outcomes. Singer earned his medical degree and master of science degree in the joint program of the University of California, Berkeley and UCSF. He completed a residency in internal medicine, a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine, and a fellowship in lung and heart-lung transplantation, all at UCSF. Singer is a member of the American Thoracic Society, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, American College of Chest Physicians and European Respiratory Society. Dr. Singer is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

Dr. Daniel Calabrese is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist who cares for patients with advanced lung diseases before and after lung transplantation. He evaluates the lung function of patients with severe lung disease and specializes in caring for those with sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), cystic fibrosis, connective tissue disease–associated ILD, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He also cares for patients in the intensive care unit, as well as those who need pulmonary consultations and outpatient care at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Calabrese's research focuses on understanding what causes various complications following a lung transplant in order to improve outcomes for patients who undergo transplantation. Calabrese earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Washington, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He completed additional training in lung transplantation. Calabrese is a member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, which honored him with the Joel D. Cooper Award. He also received the Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Dr. Calabrese is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, 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.

Kerri Johannson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Johannson is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Julie Morisset is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Morisset is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Lung Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

Deborah Assayag is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Assayag is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

Hayley Barnes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Barnes is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Silicosis, and Lung Transplant.

Crawford Chung is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chung is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Empyema.

Nicholas Arger is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Arger is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Payam Nahid is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nahid is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis.

Dr. Yaron B. Gesthalter is a pulmonologist who treats patients with conditions affecting the airways, lungs and pleura (the membranes covering the lungs). These conditions include lung nodules, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pleural effusion, asthma, airway obstruction and interstitial lung disease. Gesthalter has a special interest in using minimally invasive procedures to treat cancers affecting the lungs. Gesthalter's research investigates how to reduce lung cancer risk through computational biological methods and lung cancer screening. Gesthalter earned his medical degree at Tel Aviv University and completed a residency in internal medicine at Yale University. At Boston University School of Medicine, he completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine and a research fellowship in computational biomedicine. He then completed a fellowship in interventional pulmonary medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. Gesthalter is a member of the American Thoracic Society, International Society of Pleural Diseases and American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. Dr. Gesthalter is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Nirav Bhakta is an internal medicine specialist who provides diagnostic testing and care for patients with lung disease, including those in intensive care. He enjoys the challenge of working with patients and families affected by serious illnesses. Bhakta's research aims to understand the molecular basis for variations in asthma, and to use this knowledge to develop and test targeted treatments. He incorporates his experience in computer programming and quantitative modeling to study human tissue using high-throughput genomic data analysis (a research method that speeds the screening process). His research contributes to his goal of providing collaborative, individualized patient care that is based on the best current findings. Bhakta earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, where he also completed a doctorate in molecular and cellular physiology. At UCSF, he completed a residency in internal medicine, a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine, and additional research in the genetics of asthma. Bhakta is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Thoracic Society. He is passionate about educating the next generation of pulmonologists through his work with UCSF residents and fellows. Dr. Bhakta is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Nisha Gidwani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gidwani is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Gidwani is currently accepting new patients.

Aida Venado is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Venado has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Venado is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brian Block is a pulmonologist who cares for patients with all types of lung disease. He has a special interest in patients with lung conditions who are in intensive care. Block conducts research on how patients and families prepare for making decisions in the intensive care unit. He is interested in improving support for those who face difficult medical decisions. Block earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, serving as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. Block is a member of the American College of Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine and American Thoracic Society. Block lives in San Francisco with his wife and two young children. After growing up in the East Bay and spending 15 years away, he is happy to be back in the Bay Area. Dr. Block is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Cholesterol Pneumonia, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Dr. Erica Farrand is a pulmonologist and critical care physician who specializes in diagnosing and managing advanced lung diseases. Her primary interest is in caring for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Farrand's research focuses on how best to manage patients with ILD, and how management impacts quality of life and survival rates. She is particularly interested in how to engage patients, caregivers and medical providers in improving health care delivery to individuals with ILD. Farrand earned her medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She completed a fellowship in pulmonology and critical care medicine at UCSF. Farrand belongs to the American Thoracic Society. Dr. Farrand is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Lung Transplant.

Dr. Jeffrey Golden, associate medical director of the UCSF Lung Transplant Program, is a pulmonologist who cares for patients with severe lung disease, particularly those who are candidates for lung transplants. Golden is director of clinical trials (studies to evaluate new therapies) for the Interstitial Lung Disease Program. In 2010, one of his longtime patients, Nina Ireland, left $48 million – almost her entire estate – to UCSF, creating the Nina Ireland Program for Lung Health. The ambitious program supports creative, collaborative approaches to advancing patient care, professional training and research in pulmonary medicine. Golden earned his medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis. He completed his training in both internal medicine and pulmonary medicine at UCSF. He completed pulmonary research training at the UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute, where he studied ozone inhalation in humans as a model of asthma. Dr. Golden is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Acidosis, Cystic Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Dr. Anthony Shum is a pulmonologist who specializes in autoimmune lung diseases. After completing a clinical fellowship at UCSF, Shum received research training in immune tolerance as part of the UCSF Immunology Program. The focus of his lab's research (shumlab.ucsf.edu) is to understand how autoimmune lung diseases develop by intensively studying patients with these disorders and modeling the human disease in mice. In his research, Shum identified a novel lung-specific antigen (a substance that triggers an immune response) that is targeted in patients with autoimmune lung disease, and he demonstrated that autoantibodies to this antigen could be used as a biomarker to detect patients with lung autoimmunity. His lab also recently helped discover the genetic basis of COPA syndrome, an inherited autoimmune disorder that can lead to severe lung and joint disease. Through his research, Shum hopes to directly impact patient care by discovering biomarkers for diagnosis and targets for effective therapies. Dr. Shum is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Tomio Miyai is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in South San Francisco, California. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion and Pneumonia. Dr. Miyai is currently accepting new patients.