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Dr. Erica Farrand is a pulmonologist and critical care physician who specializes in diagnosing and managing advanced lung diseases. Her primary interest is in caring for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD).

Farrand's research focuses on how best to manage patients with ILD, and how management impacts quality of life and survival rates. She is particularly interested in how to engage patients, caregivers and medical providers in improving health care delivery to individuals with ILD.

Farrand earned her medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She completed a fellowship in pulmonology and critical care medicine at UCSF.

Farrand belongs to the American Thoracic Society.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, 2020

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, 2017

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2013

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pulmonary Disease, 2018

  • Residencies

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2013

  • Internship

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2011

  • Degree

    Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2010

  • Languages

    English

Through my research, I am committed to continually improving the delivery of safe, high-quality, efficient care in interstitial lung disease.

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    58 Ratings
    About our process
    May 18, 2025
    Dr Farrand has always shown enormous compassion and understanding of my situation. She listens, proactively offers suggestions based on her knowledge of my concerns and always involves me in any decision making. She is so supportive and kind. A real gem.
    May 09, 2025
    She was simply amazing.. Sweet, kind, intelligent, let me talk and then she actually listened to my concerns.. It was an initial visit /conversation over Zoom and she actually looked me in the eyes.. Couldn't have wished for better. Sincerely .. I mean that..
    Apr 07, 2025
    Dr. Was great
    Jul 26, 2024
    Excellent experience.
    Jul 19, 2024
    Warm, concerned and excellent communicator when attempting to relay complex body reactions to symptoms and medications.
    May 24, 2024
    Dr Farrand is truly wonderful. She is calm, kind, respectful and very tuned into my needs. She provides detailed information in a way respects my ability to grasp complex issues. I came away feeling heard, thoroughly informed and with a clear treatment plan. Five gold stars.
    Apr 08, 2024
    Great professionalism, usually on Zoom calls with Doctors I always feel not satisfied. This zoom call was amazing with an incredible doctor.Excellent!

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