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
    147 Ratings
    About our process
    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.
    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.
    May 22, 2023
    Dr. Shah's listening, speaking and educational abilities were exceptional
    May 17, 2023
    Very good overall.. Got me ready for the next phase of my treatment very well.
    Apr 17, 2023
    Both my UCSF providers are great.
    Mar 18, 2023
    She's great
    Mar 11, 2023
    Thank you for caring for me
    Mar 09, 2023
    Dr Shah is consistently excellent in her clinical and communication skills. She is always prepared and shares her screen with charts if my results. She clearly presents treatment options. I feel so blessed to have her as my pulmonologist.
    Mar 08, 2023
    She is great
    Feb 18, 2023
    This doctor was amazing-talk about empathy, caring and kindness- In my eyes she went above and beyond her call of duty (her assistant as well was soo thorough) was very warm and asked lots of questions and went to lengths in explaining things. I loved that about her
    Feb 04, 2023
    We found Dr. Rupal Shah to be very approachable. She is at the top of my list. I'd recommend her without any reservations.
    Jan 17, 2023
    Pleasure to work with
    Jan 10, 2023
    Good
    Jan 08, 2023
    Great communications and information
    Nov 18, 2022
    Dr. Shah is very professional and knowledgeable. She always had been very caring, and supportive. I never feel rushed as she always goes over and above to make me feel comfortable.
    Nov 16, 2022
    Dr Shah is fantastic. Smart and compassionate, she cares so much ch about her patients.
    Nov 16, 2022
    Dr Shah is an excellent provider who is caring, empathetic and thorough. She listened to my concerns and addressed each one. I never feel rushed during my visits with her. She addresses all my chart messages in a timely manner.

    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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