Paul J. Wolters

MD

Pulmonologist

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.

  • Education

    University of Minnesota Medical School

  • Residencies

    University of Colorado, Internal Medicine

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

  • Board Certifications

    Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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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

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    61 Ratings
    About our process
    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
    Dec 27, 2023
    I'm just learning about this ILD and the information provided was excellent, and will help me navigate this problem.
    Nov 17, 2023
    I will definitely recommend to frend and family.
    Nov 15, 2023
    Courteous and comprehensive treatment.
    Sep 06, 2023
    I don't care provider is friendly. I want competence
    Jun 16, 2023
    Outstanding Doctor. Very pleased.

    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.

    Selected research

    See all research

    Contact me

    Please check with your health insurance plan regarding coverage for this type of care. Not all providers at UCSF are covered by every insurance plan.
    This provider is employed by a medical group affiliated with UCSF.

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