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Brian Block, MD
Pulmonary Medicine- Telehealth visits
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Brian Block, MD
Pulmonary Medicine- 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 School of Medicine -GME
Residency
- Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian /Columbia GME
Degree
- MD, Harvard Medical School
Academic title
- Health Sciences Clinical Professor
My expertise
Specialties
Conditions
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Bronchitis
Locations
My research
Publications
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- August 10, 20265 out of 5 Stars
This couldn't have been a better appointment! Dr Block started out by asking me why I was there and what I wanted to talk about. Great way to start a conversation. Then he explained what he wanted to chat about. He absolutely reviewed all my exams IN ADVANCE so he knew what was going on. We reviewed previous test results together and he explained what he was seeing and the importance. We talked about my medical history (and family medical history). He spent A LOT of time with me. We discussed what to do going forward and he ordered some bloodwork, which I was able to have done right on site. I really liked Dr Block a lot and look forward to working with him in the future. And I love that there's a pulmonologist at the Berkeley location!!!
- July 25, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Very good
- July 22, 20265 out of 5 Stars
My Doctor is very professional and listens to all my concerns and addresses each one.
- June 20, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Block is amazing -- both brilliant and caring.
- May 8, 20265 out of 5 Stars
It is always a very pleasant experience, I'm always well-cared for during my visit with Dr. Block.
- May 8, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Block is exceptionally sensitive to my questions and concerns. He is very generous with his time and I always feel respected and never rushsed
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