Rupal Shah

MD MS

Pulmonologist
Co-director, Interstitial Lung Disease Program

Dr. Rupal Shah is a pulmonologist whose primary interest is caring for patients who may need lung transplantation, including those with advanced interstitial lung disease.

Shah's research focuses on the association between resiliency and outcomes after transplant, and she studies how to develop resiliency in both patients and caregivers.

Shah earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at Columbia University. She completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where she also earned a master of science degree in clinical epidemiology. In 2013, the department of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania honored her with a prestigious award for outstanding patient-oriented research.

Shah is a member of the American Thoracic Society and International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

  • Education

    Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2005

  • Residencies

    New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2008

  • Fellowships

    University of Pennsylvania Hospital, 2012

  • Board Certifications

    Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

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"Even when it feels like the deck is stacked against you, we can work together to get there."

Meet Dr. Shah

Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    144 Ratings
    About our process
    Feb 02, 2025
    Very happy with their services
    Jan 14, 2025
    Dr Shah is an exceptional MD provider who displays good listening skills along with her compassionate demeanor.
    Dec 19, 2024
    Dr. Shah showed compassion and made helpful suggestions
    Dec 18, 2024
    Excellent
    Nov 25, 2024
    I was so impressed by the Doctors. They had an open ears to hear my cocerns and provided me thorough responses to my questions and concers. I was pleased to have picked your organization and dealt with very professional individuals. I am looking forward for my future treatments at your hospital. Thank you four your professional advice..
    Oct 20, 2024
    I love and respect Dr. Rupal Shah. I feel very lucky to have her and would recommend her highly for anybody. A kind, smart, caring doctor
    Oct 18, 2024
    Dr. Shah made the visit both informative and enjoyable. She listened carefully, asked good questions and showed interest and concern. I am fortunate to have her as past of my care team.
    Oct 08, 2024
    Dr. Shah provided me with very clear explanations, asked me questions, and provided good feedback. She showed me my last several CT Scans of my lungs, and how the condition of my lungs were improving with each. No one has done that before, and it was very informative.
    Sep 26, 2024
    They were very thorough.
    Sep 20, 2024
    Dr shah is clear concise and professional while being empathetic. Very good doctor.
    Sep 12, 2024
    Extremely satisfied
    Aug 25, 2024
    The Doctor gave me more information about my condition in the short amount of I was speaking with her, then I have been given since I was diagnosed. She is an amazing doctor. Doctor was compassionate and showed concern for me. Knowledgeable, with complete transparency to help me understand the urgency to move forward with treatment.
    Aug 03, 2024
    Dr Shah has excellent bedside manner and provided useful information regarding my IPF.
    Jul 25, 2024
    Great doctor. Perfect communication skills
    Jul 15, 2024
    Always a pleasure with Dr. Shah
    May 08, 2024
    Very good.
    Apr 08, 2024
    Dr. Shah is very sweet and makes me feel very comfortable about my care
    Oct 23, 2023
    Took their time to find out every detail regarding your concerns
    Oct 18, 2023
    I'm familiar with Dr. Shah and I feel comfortable around her.
    Oct 11, 2023
    Dr. Shah listened to my concerns very patiently and answered my questions. She was thorough professionally and very caring.
    Sep 23, 2023
    Very caring doctor.
    Sep 17, 2023
    Dr Shah is an excellent pulmonologist. She is always prepared, familiar with my case and I trust her recommendations.
    Aug 26, 2023
    Dr Shah is one of my very favorite Doctors at UCSF she always greets me with a smile and makes me feel very comfortable to talk about everything I have concerns about and great bedside manner's.
    Jun 02, 2023
    Dr. Shah is one of the kindest Drs. I've had during my transplant experience at UCSF. That's not to take away anything from the rest of the Pulmonology Team. She stands out. She is also very articulate and thorough In answering questions.

    My work

    Inside the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

    Learn how Dr. Shah and her team leverage research, collaboration and the latest medications to support patients with ILD.

    Selected research

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