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Paul J. Wolters, MD

Pulmonology • Interstitial Lung Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Parnassus
415-353-2577
Portrait of Paul J. Wolters
Portrait of Paul J. Wolters
ucsf logo

Paul J. Wolters, MD

Pulmonology • Interstitial Lung Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Parnassus
415-353-2577

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About me

Dr. Paul J. Wolters specializes in the diagnosis and care of patients with interstitial lung disease, a category of disorders in which scarring of lung tissue affects breathing.

Wolters is actively involved in research that aims to better understand the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a type of interstitial lung disease. He is director of biological research for the UCSF Interstitial Lung Disease Program.

Wolters received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado, and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He joined UCSF's division of pulmonary and critical care medicine in 1999.

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, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, University of Colorado at Denver - GME

Degree

  • MD, University of Minnesota

My expertise

Locations

    My work

    Inside the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

    Learn how Dr. Wolters and his team leverage research, collaboration and the latest medications to support patients with ILD.

    Reviews

    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    64 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 16, 2025

      Every person we encountered at our visit was friendly, personable, welcoming. The lack of "rushing through" my appointment made me feel like they were interested in helping me.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 16, 2025

      What a great human being both professionally and humanistically.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 23, 2025

      Care Provider was excellent.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 19, 2025

      Excellent bedside manner and extremely well informed. One of the best physicians I have ever had care for me over the years.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 17, 2025

      Dr. Wolters is terrific !! Never rushes me, is truly concerned about my well being, listens carefully and is very friendly. He's the BEST !

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 1, 2025

      Every one at UCSF is so helpful!

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