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Paul J. Wolters
5.0 out of 5 (63)
Paul J. Wolters

Paul J. Wolters, MD

Pulmonology | Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+1 more location
(415) 353-2577
5.0 out of 5 (63)
Virtual visits available
5.0 out of 5 (63)
Virtual visits available
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+1 more location
(415) 353-2577

Dr. Paul J. Wolters specializes in the diagnosis and care of patients with interstitial lung disease, a category of disorders in which scarring of lung tissue affects breathing.

Wolters is actively involved in research that aims to better understand the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a type of interstitial lung disease. He is director of biological research for the UCSF Interstitial Lung Disease Program.

Wolters received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado, and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He joined UCSF's division of pulmonary and critical care medicine in 1999.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Med/Critical Care Med, Critical Care Medicine

    American Board of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine

  • Residencies

    University of Colorado at Denver - GME, Internal Medicine

  • Degree

    MD, University of Minnesota

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"Fibrosis is a big problem. If you improve people and slow the progression of their disease, that’s a success."

Meet Dr. Wolters

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Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    63 Ratings
    About our process
    Nov 24, 2025
    Care Provider was excellent.
    Nov 20, 2025
    Excellent bedside manner and extremely well informed. One of the best physicians I have ever had care for me over the years.
    Jul 18, 2025
    Dr. Wolters is terrific !! Never rushes me, is truly concerned about my well being, listens carefully and is very friendly. He's the BEST !
    Jul 02, 2025
    Every one at UCSF is so helpful!
    Jun 19, 2025
    Dr. Paul Wolters has excellent bedside manners, good listener and communicative.
    May 14, 2025
    Doctor Wolters is an incredibly conscientious, well informed in compassion position.
    Apr 09, 2025
    Excellent care and Doctor if the best.
    Apr 09, 2025
    I have been seeing this provider for 20+ years and have been extremely pleased with him since day one! I have full trust in him and will continue to see him as long as he feels it's necessary!
    Mar 10, 2025
    Best doctor ever.
    Mar 08, 2025
    Care Provider's explanations, attention and service was excellent. Feel fortunate to be his patient.
    Feb 28, 2025
    Dr. Wolters was wonderful, and the doctor he had with him was extremely helpful with some tech questions.
    Feb 21, 2025
    Dr Wolters and Dr Gomez were terrific!!
    Sep 25, 2024
    Dr Wolters is great
    Sep 05, 2024
    Seems like I am only touching 5 very good but it is the truth. Excellent care.
    Jul 19, 2024
    Dr. Wolters is the BEST !
    Jun 26, 2024
    The Doctor is always care about us patient.Thank you.
    Apr 20, 2024
    Exceptional physician! One of the best I've ever had.
    Mar 14, 2024
    Excellent
    Mar 14, 2024
    Dr Wolters is a wonderful person and an excellent Doctor

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    My work

    Inside the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

    Learn how Dr. Wolters and his team leverage research, collaboration and the latest medications to support patients with ILD.

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