Pulmonology

Dean Sheppard, MD

Professor of Medicine

Dr. Dean Sheppard, MD, is a pulmonologist specializing in pleural disease, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, acute lung injury, asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, emphysema, pneumonia, respiratory failure, sleep apnea, and hypoxemia. He serves adult patients, including those with complex chronic and critical respiratory conditions, at San Francisco General Hospital and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center. His clinical practice includes performing bronchoscopy procedures. As Chief of the Div

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (MD, 1975)
Residency: University of Washington (Internal Medicine, 1975-1978)
Fellowship: UCSF (Pulmonary Medicine, Unknown)

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Interstitial Lung Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Cystic FibrosisInterstitial Lung DiseasePulmonary Fibrosis

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center
UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center
San Francisco General Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Sheppard treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Sheppard accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Dean Sheppard's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Sheppard practice?

Dean Sheppard practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center, and San Francisco General Hospital.

What does Dr. Sheppard specialize in?

Dean Sheppard is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in Interstitial Lung Disease.

How long has Dr. Sheppard been practicing?

Dean Sheppard has 51+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.

What is Dr. Sheppard's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (MD, 1975); Residency: University of Washington (Internal Medicine, 1975-1978); Fellowship: UCSF (Pulmonary Medicine, Unknown).