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Yaron B. Gesthalter, MD

Pulmonary Medicine (Interventional Pulmonology)
Interventional Pulmonology Mount Zion
415-885-3882
Portrait of Yaron B. Gesthalter
Portrait of Yaron B. Gesthalter
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Yaron B. Gesthalter, MD

Pulmonary Medicine (Interventional Pulmonology)
Interventional Pulmonology Mount Zion
415-885-3882

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About me

Dr. Yaron B. Gesthalter is a pulmonologist who treats patients with conditions affecting the airways, lungs and pleura (the membranes covering the lungs). These conditions include lung nodules, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pleural effusion, asthma, airway obstruction and interstitial lung disease.

Gesthalter has a special interest in using minimally invasive procedures to treat cancers affecting the lungs.

Gesthalter's research investigates how to reduce lung cancer risk through computational biological methods and lung cancer screening.

Gesthalter earned his medical degree at Tel Aviv University and completed a residency in internal medicine at Yale University. At Boston University School of Medicine, he completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine and a research fellowship in computational biomedicine. He then completed a fellowship in interventional pulmonary medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Gesthalter is a member of the American Thoracic Society, International Society of Pleural Diseases and American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease

Fellowship

  • Pulmonary Disease, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center GME
  • Pulmonary Disease, Boston University Medical Center-GME

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital Pediatrics GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital Pediatrics GME

Degree

  • MD, Sackler School of Medicine (Tel Aviv University)

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    155 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 12, 2026

      Dr Gesthalter is a wonderful doctor, super knowledgeable, experienced and caring

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 11, 2026

      Dr Gesthalter was very kind and explained thoroughly my issues . He gave me options/suggestions and help me decide how to proceed with my issues. He answered my questions/concerns to my satisfaction. I'm looking forward to my follow up appointment after my "petscan" is completed

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 16, 2026

      Dr. Gesthalter is an amazing doctor who has the best bedside manner! We was patient, kind and helped me understand my situation with clarity. He and Maureen made a concerning diagnosis so much better for me and my family. We love them!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 5, 2026

      Top notch, exceptionally knowledgeable, considerate and professional

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 21, 2026

      It was a very pleasant appointment.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 21, 2026

      Exceptional care and experience

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