Pulmonology

John Balmes, MD

Professor Emeritus, Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

John Balmes, MD, is a Professor Emeritus in the Divisions of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He specializes in pulmonology, occupational medicine, and environmental health, treating patients with respiratory diseases linked to air pollution, occupational exposures, and critical care needs. His clinical practice at ZSFG serves diverse adult populati

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Pulmonary Medicine (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MD, 1976)
Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1979)
Fellowship: Yale (Pulmonary Medicine and Occupational Medicine, 1982)

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

COPD & Emphysema

Conditions & Treatments

Asthma & COPDCOPD

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
UCSF Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Balmes treats

Insurance accepted

Aetna

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Balmes accept Aetna insurance?

John Balmes's public profile lists Aetna as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Balmes practice?

John Balmes practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Balmes specialize in?

John Balmes is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in COPD & Emphysema.

How long has Dr. Balmes been practicing?

John Balmes has 50+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.

What is Dr. Balmes's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MD, 1976); Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1979); Fellowship: Yale (Pulmonary Medicine and Occupational Medicine, 1982).