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Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

The UCSF Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with interstitial lung disease, or ILD. We do this by focusing on patient care, education and research, and community building.

The program specializes in the comprehensive care of people with all types of ILD. We provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment recommendations, working as a team to review each case thoroughly so as to optimize disease and symptom management. We communicate directly with patients and their referring doctors to assure continuity of care and appropriate follow-up. For more information, visit our ILD patient education website.

As part of an academic medical center, we are committed to meeting the educational needs of our community. For patients and families, we hold seminars on ILD and offer a support group for anyone affected by this condition, called Living Well With ILD. For doctors and other health care providers, we offer continuing medical education sessions on interstitial lung disease as well as a quarterly newsletter.

What sets us apart

Inside the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

Learn how our expert providers leverage research, collaboration and the latest medications to support patients with ILD.

Our locations (4)

    Patient education

    Decorative Caduceus

    Use of CXCL9 as a Biomarker of Acthar Efficacy

    Recruiting

    Awards & recognition

    • U S  News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF as part of its 2024-2025 Honor Roll

      Among the top hospitals in the nation

    • Best in Northern California and No. 4 in the nation for pulmonology & lung surgery

    • PFF-2x

      Designated pulmonary fibrosis care center

    • 450-2x

      new patients treated each year

    Support services

    Preparing for your appointment

    What to Bring

    • Photo I.D.
    • Health insurance card
    • Insurance authorization, if required
    • Doctor's referral, if required
    • Recent test results related to your condition
    • List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
    • List of questions you may have
    • Device or paper for taking notes

    Related clinics

    Our research initiatives

    • Interstitial-Lung-Disease-Research-2x

      Interstitial Lung Disease Research

      UCSF's interstitial lung disease researchers investigate how lung tissue scarring develops and progresses, and evaluate potential new treatments.

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