
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.
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.
Our locations
Patient education
Our team
Clinical trials
Awards & recognition
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Best in Northern California in pulmonology & lung surgery
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Designated pulmonary fibrosis care center
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new patients treated each year
Support services
Plan your visit
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

International Services
If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

Interpreters
UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.

Hospital Stays
Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
Zion.

Your Doctor Visit
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Learn moreOur research initiatives
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Interstitial Lung Disease Research
UCSF's interstitial lung disease researchers investigate how lung tissue scarring develops and progresses, and evaluate potential new treatments.