Thiennu Vu

MD PhD

Pulmonologist
Physician-scientist who loves puzzles and brain teasers

Dr. Thiennu Vu is a pulmonologist who provides consultation and treatment for adults with lung diseases.

Vu earned her medical and doctoral degrees through the UCSF Medical Scientist Training Program. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF.

Vu is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians.

  • Education

    UCSF, PhD, 1990

    UCSF School of Medicine, 1991

  • Residencies

    UC San Diego, Internal Medicine, 1994

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pulmonary and Critical Care, 1997

  • Board Certifications

    Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Clinical Professor Recall

I love medicine and science, and consider them inextricably linked in the quest for cures and better treatments, ultimately elevating care for patients.

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Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    119 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 08, 2024
    She's very professional, efficient, personable and a delight to work with on my health issue.
    Apr 21, 2024
    Excellent experience
    Apr 18, 2024
    Very knowledgeable and caring clinician.
    Mar 25, 2024
    In most cases I would have checked "Exceptional". I have never been to UCSF where I thought I was getting anything but "exceptional" concern and care. That's why I drive 4 hours to get there and 4 hours home. Dr. Vu looked me in the eyes and listened to whatever I said and her answers/suggestions were perfect. She's pretty special.
    Sep 08, 2023
    Extremely grateful to have such a thorough Dr she knew my Med hx from years ago. UCSF had excellent Drs. I love they communicate to each dept I see hematology liver and pulmonary.Ny pulmonologist Is very knowledgeable caring!
    Aug 18, 2023
    Very professional knowledgeable and compassionate patient caring
    Aug 12, 2023
    Dr. Vi spent an hour with me to get my history and answer my questions. I very much felt she was a partner in my care.
    Jul 10, 2023
    Very convenient coordinating with answers to any questions that I may have had.
    May 28, 2023
    Good
    May 04, 2023
    Good
    Feb 21, 2023
    Not just the doctor but there assistant of the doctor was amazing too. So calm so patient and just a great listener.
    Feb 18, 2023
    Very interactive discussion with Dr Vu, and felt I benefitted very much from her expertise. I feel confident in her recommendations for follow-up
    Feb 18, 2023
    Beings we do not have pulmonologist, it is comforting to be with UCSF
    Jan 30, 2023
    The rudest person I have encountered at UC. No regard for others time. Only squeezed out a perfunctory apology after being scolded.
    Jan 16, 2023
    Dr Vu is terrific.
    Dec 05, 2022
    Dr. Vu sorted out an issue I had been wrestling with for more than a year in just two visits. I love Dr. Vu. She listens and understands.
    Nov 28, 2022
    Explained some of the things I didn't understand

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