Robert M. Grant

MD MPH

Pulmonologist
Father, cyclist and traveler

Dr. Robert M. Grant is a pulmonologist who diagnoses and treats people with breathing difficulties, including shortness of breath or a persistent cough. He cares for people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), paradoxical vocal fold movement (a condition in which the vocal cords don't open normally) and breathing-related sleep disturbances. He helps patients to quit smoking and coaches them on achieving better sleep. He has a special interest in how breathing difficulties intersect with anxiety, depression and insomnia.

In research, Grant studies ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for depression and anxiety. Previously, for more than 30 years, he focused on HIV/AIDS research, leading the development of pre-exposure prophylaxis, known as PrEP, a preventive medication for people who don't have HIV but are at particular risk of infection.

After earning bachelor's degrees in biological sciences and Latin American studies at Stanford University, Grant earned a master of public health degree and master of health and medical sciences degree at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health. He earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary medicine.

Grant is a third-generation Northern Californian. In 2012, Time magazine named him one of the year’s 100 most influential people in recognition of his HIV/AIDS research.

  • Education

    UCSF, School of Medicine, 1988

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 1991

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pulmonary Medicine, 1996

  • Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I want to help everyone find ways to breathe easier.

Conditions I specialize in

  • Asthma

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Sleep apnea

  • Sleep disorders

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    144 Ratings
    About our process
    Nov 28, 2023
    Dr. Grant is an exceptional provider and human being. He is familiar with my file listens carefully and explains information I am confused about.
    Oct 27, 2023
    Dr Grant provided thoughtful care and was very detail oriented.
    Oct 18, 2023
    Wonderful Care
    Sep 23, 2023
    I felt I was in good hands. Dr Grant listened carefully asked good questions and explained his thinking very clearly.
    Aug 25, 2023
    As I reviewed this section I thought back about the meeting with Dr. Grant. This Dr. Deserves an A grade in all areas. He listened to me reviewed the tests and his own observations discussed medications and options with me covered possible side effects and offered positive suggestions. Outstanding provider.
    Aug 20, 2023
    I never recomend
    Jul 27, 2023
    Kind and thoughtful doctor. Inclusive with discussing medical issues.
    Jul 26, 2023
    I am grateful to have had this visit. I was given the information to help make next choices and pre approval will is being sought by the office. Thx
    Jul 12, 2023
    I was very happy with the interaction with Dr. Grant. He was very interested and I am grateful that he indicated he was going to follow me.
    Jun 29, 2023
    My visit withDr Grant was very informative and helpful. I'm very clear why I'm scheduling further testing.
    Jun 27, 2023
    Great experience overall. I felt the doctor was very knowledgeable and addressed all of my concerns.
    Jun 23, 2023
    The staff was great
    Jun 16, 2023
    I had an excellent first time visit with Dr. He listened to all my concerns and had a compassionate and knowledgeable understanding of my health issues. A good fit for me.
    Jun 15, 2023
    Good job
    Apr 18, 2023
    I liked the doctor I just can't get through to anyone to ask follow up questions or make the next appt.
    Apr 13, 2023
    Dr. Grant is a thoughtful health provider. He listens to your issues/concerns and then works with you to develop a health plan. He is thorough and courteous. I'm grateful to have him as my doctor.
    Feb 15, 2023
    Excellent interaction with him.
    Jan 28, 2023
    Dr Grant was beyond what I'd anticipated. Very thorough and nice.
    Dec 22, 2022
    Dr. Grant was though and listened to my story and concerns. He made sure that I understood what he was saying and especially how to take care of myself based on his findings.
    Dec 18, 2022
    I appreciate Dr Grant so.much. He is not only a great doctor but us also very humanistic
    Dec 07, 2022
    Doctor Grant shows he cares very satisfied.Thank you.
    Nov 24, 2022
    Since the first time I saw him he basically stated that he had no idea why I was referred to him. We tried to explain but even without saying a word he made It very clear that he had no interest. I would have never back except my sleep study doctor said that I needed to have him explain my test results.That never happened so there couldn't have been anything in the results that mattered or at least that how it seems.I have no desire to go back which in my opinion is exactly why he didn't show up. I understand that things happen beyond our control but all it takes is 30 seconds to text an assistant nurse or anyone to let us know so we could have avoided sitting there for 75 minutes thinking he's just running late.
    Jul 13, 2022
    Talk to Robert Grant in pulmonology is fantastic!
    Mar 20, 2022
    I felt like he really listened to what I was saying
    Mar 09, 2022
    Dr. GRANT IS ALWAYS THOROUGH

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