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Brian Block, MD

Pulmonology
Pulmonary Berkeley
415-353-2961
Portrait of Brian Block
Portrait of Brian Block
ucsf logo

Brian Block, MD

Pulmonology
Pulmonary Berkeley
415-353-2961

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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 School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian /Columbia GME

Degree

  • MD, Harvard Medical School

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    Reviews

    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    118 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 18, 2026

      Dr. Block is the BEST! So glad I found him!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 12, 2026

      Dr. Block is one of the few doctors I've had who doesn't make me feel rushed. He listens to all of my concerns and answers all of my questions in depth. He is one of the besr doctors I have had.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 27, 2026

      Really appreciate his concern and availability.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 7, 2026

      Brilliant and caring

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 22, 2026

      Dr Block answered all my questions and offered good advice on moving forward.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 7, 2026

      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!

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