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Erica Farrand, MD

Pulmonology • Interstitial Lung DiseaseCo-director, Interstitial Lung Disease Program
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Parnassus
415-353-2577
Portrait of Erica Farrand
Portrait of Erica Farrand
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Erica Farrand, MD

Pulmonology • Interstitial Lung DiseaseCo-director, Interstitial Lung Disease Program
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Parnassus
415-353-2577

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About me

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.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Med/Critical Care Med
  • Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease

Fellowship

  • Pulmonary Disease, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center GME

Degree

  • MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    74 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 25, 2025

      If there is a 10 in your survey as the highest mark that would be what I would check for Dr. Farrand, I found she was exceptional in every aspect of her care and rapport

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 9, 2025

      My wife and I were amazed at how thorough and thoughtful she was.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 2, 2025

      Dr. Farrand took extra time to answer all my questions. I really appreciated her patience and willingness to do that. She is personable and easy to talk to.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 2, 2025

      Dr. Farrand is outstanding! She listened to my concerns and addressed them with compassion and understanding. She gave very clear and detailed answers and advice. She went over my test results so I could understand each test and its results as it applies to me. She gave me a path forward and recommended when to test for more evaluations.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 4, 2025

      The best

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 24, 2025

      Dr. Farrand was very pleasant and professional. Her explanation of my condition and the process going forward was exceptional.

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