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B. Shoshana Zha
4.9 out of 5 (151)
B. Shoshana Zha

B. Shoshana Zha, MD, PHD

Pulmonology | Critical Care Medicine

Lung Health Center at Parnassus
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2961
4.9 out of 5 (151)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (151)
Virtual visits available
Lung Health Center at Parnassus
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2961

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Dr. B. Shoshana Zha is a pulmonologist who cares for adults with lung disorders. She specializes in bronchiectasis (a condition involving damage to lung airways) and lung infections with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), organisms found in dust, soil and water. She co-directs a clinic dedicated to NTM infections, cares for patients in intensive care, and provides general pulmonary care at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

Zha's research focuses on understanding how the immune system responds to mycobacterial infections (which can cause such diseases as tuberculosis and leprosy). Outside of the laboratory, she also studies ways to optimize treatments for bronchiectasis and NTM infections.

Zha earned her medical degree and a doctorate in microbiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Washington and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine

  • Residencies

    University of Washington School of Medicine, Internal Medicine

  • Internship

    University of Washington School of Medicine, Internal Medicine

  • Degree

    MD, Virginia Commonwealth University

I am honored to care for patients and aim to not just provide a treatment plan but inform, empower and guide them on their journey to improved health.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    151 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 23, 2025
    Dr. Zha is amazing!
    Aug 20, 2025
    Dr. Zha Is one of the most thorough. I appreciate her explanation of the disease and protocols
    Aug 09, 2025
    Dr Zha never rushes me, always listens to my concerns and explains in a way that I can understand. The whole team is awesome.
    Jul 23, 2025
    Dr. Zha is a brilliant physician! She is professional, warm, innovative, and caring. I am grateful for her great care!
    Jun 10, 2025
    Dr. Zha is outstanding. She always makes certain that all of my questions are answered. Her expertise is top notch. She is a very clear communicator.
    May 30, 2025
    I am so grateful to have found Dr Zha.
    Apr 23, 2025
    I was pleasantly surprised with the concern and treatment I received.
    Mar 25, 2025
    Dr Zha is wonderful! I have not been her patient for very long - but both my husband & I are so pleased with the care and understanding she gives to her patients. I love that she has even made phone calls to me!! I feel as though I am in good hands!!!
    Mar 09, 2025
    Dr. Zha is an exemplary physician not only in her knowledge and quality of care but also in her approach to me as a patient
    Jan 16, 2025
    I was wildly impressed by Dr. Zha. Definitely worth all the wait and trouble to schedule.
    Dec 24, 2024
    I think Dr Zha is a wonderful doctor and a person who truly cares about the welfare of her patients. I only wish the appointments could be a bit longer as there is never enough time to review all questions
    Dec 22, 2024
    The best
    Nov 07, 2024
    Dr Zha is excellent. She listens to your concerns and describes your condition and treatment clearly. I'm grateful to have found her.
    Oct 15, 2024
    Just an outstanding doctor
    Sep 27, 2024
    Loved her and informative and fun
    Aug 22, 2024
    Dr. Zha always Listens to my concerns and gives recommendations in an easy to understand way. She's actually my favorite doctor.
    Aug 21, 2024
    Followed up with helpful visit summary so I could do some of my own research.
    Aug 20, 2024
    Dr. Zha is amazing. And she is always collaborative regarding potential treatment plans.
    Aug 07, 2024
    Dr Zha is well informed, open minded and focused. She takes the time to allow for questions and is genuinely interested in answering them.
    Jul 30, 2024
    I am very happy to now be under the care of Dr Zha. I could "feel" her expertise and care over the zoom.
    Jun 29, 2024
    The best! Very thorough !!
    Jun 27, 2024
    Very friendly and concerned
    Jun 27, 2024
    Dr. Zha is amazing! She looks as all issues that may be effecting my main lung issues and takes steps to solve them, often referring me to other specialists that could help She often responds to my chart messages on the weekend. I credit her with the improved health I'm enjoying right now. All this is done efficiently with little wasted time. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor.
    Jun 20, 2024
    This was my first visit with Dr Zha. She had clearly done her homework and was thoroughly familiar with my history. She answered all my questions, gave clear explanations, had suggestions on how I could increase my chances of staying healthy (things I was not aware of), had ideas of how she could alter my future tests to get even more information to improve care. I was pleased and very impressed with her knowledge and competence.
    Jun 06, 2024
    The care provider was very professional and helpful
    May 09, 2024
    First zoom visit with new provider went very well!
    Apr 23, 2024
    Exceptional patient rapport
    Apr 08, 2024
    She often asked me if I understood the suggestions she gave me.
    Mar 31, 2024
    Dr Zha is excellent
    Mar 26, 2024
    Dr. Zha was incredible. She was so easy to talk to, and really explained my condition and treatment and language I could understand. She also was the most thorough of any doctor I have encountered.
    Mar 17, 2024
    Dr. Zha gave me quality time, explained and showed me my CT results, provided reasonable treatment options for what I consider difficult, frustrating issues. Her input was reassuring and greatly appreciated.
    Mar 12, 2024
    Dr Zha provided excellent care before, during and after my visit. I completely trust her as my provider.
    Mar 03, 2024
    Dr Zha is very thorough professional,patient and listen to my concern related to my health .She is thoughtful caring physician.
    Dec 07, 2023
    She's approachable, she really listens to me, she doesn't rush me, she answers all my questions. I have "trust Issues" when It comes to the medical world d/t some negative experiences, so I am extra thankful to have a doctor I can trust. I love my pulmonologist! As far as recommending her to others...I definitely would, even knowing the risk of her becoming too busy! :)
    Nov 01, 2023
    Dr. Zha is simply outstanding. There are no words.

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