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Rupal Shah, MD

Pulmonology • Interstitial Lung DiseaseMedical Director of Adult Patient Experience
Lung Transplant Program Parnassus
415-353-4145
Portrait of Rupal Shah
Portrait of Rupal Shah
ucsf logo

Rupal Shah, MD

Pulmonology • Interstitial Lung DiseaseMedical Director of Adult Patient Experience
Lung Transplant Program Parnassus
415-353-4145

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About me

Dr. Rupal Shah is a pulmonologist whose primary interest is caring for patients who may need lung transplantation, including those with advanced interstitial lung disease.

Shah's research focuses on the association between resiliency and outcomes after transplant, and she studies how to develop resiliency in both patients and caregivers.

Shah earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at Columbia University. She completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where she also earned a master of science degree in clinical epidemiology. In 2013, the department of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania honored her with a prestigious award for outstanding patient-oriented research.

Shah is a member of the American Thoracic Society and International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

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

  • Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine GME

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University

Degree

  • MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Locations

    My work

    Inside the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

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

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    168 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 15, 2025

      I always feel that my questions are answered and the follow up is always thorough.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 8, 2025

      Dr. Shah and her medical team provided me with excellent care upon my first visit. I was very impressed with Dr. Shah as she had thoroughly familiarized herself with my medical history. She is a great listener, and she answered all of my questions I had about my medical condition and the best plan of action for me moving forward considering available treatment options.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 8, 2025

      I appreciate not being rushed

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 2, 2025

      Dr. Shah is very thorough, friendly and encouraging. We discussed several issues and I found her responses to be very helpful. What an amazing team at UCSF!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 22, 2025

      Excellent professional and caring for patient.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 4, 2025

      Dr. Shah was very clear in all communications- especially interested in any questions I had- those came first!!

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