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Brian Block, MD
Pulmonology- Telehealth Visits
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Brian Block, MD
Pulmonology- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Brian Block is a pulmonologist who cares for patients with all types of lung disease. He has a special interest in patients with lung conditions who are in intensive care.
Block conducts research on how patients and families prepare for making decisions in the intensive care unit. He is interested in improving support for those who face difficult medical decisions.
Block earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, serving as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF.
Block is a member of the American College of Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine and American Thoracic Society.
Block lives in San Francisco with his wife and two young children. After growing up in the East Bay and spending 15 years away, he is happy to be back in the Bay Area.
Education & training
Board certification
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Med/Critical Care Med
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowship
- Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, UCSF Graduate Medical Education
Residency
- Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian /Columbia GME
Degree
- MD, Harvard Medical School
My expertise
Specialties
Conditions
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Bronchitis
Locations
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- January 22, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Block answered all my questions and offered good advice on moving forward.
- January 7, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Block is one of the most helpful, knowledgeable, patient, and kind physicians I have ever worked with. I appreciate his time with me and his thoroughness. He is an exceptional physician!
- January 3, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Block proactively reached out to me after he noted I had been hospitalized for pneumonia. He then ensured that I was able to schedule an appointment with him before he left town on vacation. He was not only proactive he was reassuring and provided excellent care and advice.
- December 5, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Block and his staff always treats my wife and I with respect and explains everything so that we understand, we leave satisfied know everything is being done to help me get better.
- November 22, 20255 out of 5 Stars
On so many levels, Dr. Block is perhaps the BEST doctor I have ever had!!!
- October 8, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Block is an excellent listener to my needs and is very knowledgeable about what course of action to take for me.
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