Brian Block

MD

Pulmonologist
Film lover and mediocre golfer

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

    Harvard Medical School, 2012

  • Residencies

    Columbia University, Internal Medicine, 2016

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 2019

  • Board Certifications

    Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

In volunteering for national physician organizations, I use my voice to try to improve health care delivery and reduce inequities.

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    52 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 13, 2023
    Nothing like my UCSF. The best.
    Oct 31, 2023
    The pulmonologist was terrific! He spent considerable time with me, explained this very clearly, answered any questions clearly - exemplary.
    Mar 29, 2023
    It's the best and very good.
    Oct 17, 2022
    I have had the necessity unfortunately to see many doctors over the past few years. Dr. Bloch was/is OUTSTANDING. He was well prepared with my complicated history, was very knowledgeable and recommended several other specialists for me that have been useful. Unlike many other doctors he tried to put the whole picture together, recognizing that the thigh bone Is connected to the knee bone etc. He gets my personal top rating.
    Jul 24, 2022
    Dr Block is truly what every health care provider should aspire to be.
    Jul 21, 2022
    Dr. Bloch was exceptional and I have seen a lot of doctors. I was impressed by how much he knew about me before I started talking.

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