Dr. Ganesh Raghu

Dr. Ganesh Raghu, MD

Dr. Ganesh Raghu is a pulmonologist at UW Medicine in Seattle, Washington. He is known for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Dr. Raghu directs the Center for Interstitial Lung Diseases at UW Medicine. He has led the international ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT guidelines on diagnosing and treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which set the global standard for IPF care.

About Dr. Ganesh Raghu – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Ganesh Raghu, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; interstitial lung disease; lung transplant evaluation for ILD
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine and Director, Center for Interstitial Lung Diseases, University of Washington
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English and Tamil (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: UW Medicine
• Address: UW Medical Center – Montlake, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: uwmedicine.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Ganesh Raghu:

• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
• Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and lung scarring
• ILD linked to autoimmune disease
• Progressive pulmonary fibrosis
• Lung transplant referral for ILD

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and Training: Trained in India and the US; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Internal Medicine with Pulmonary Disease and/or Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine); confirm with the ABIM verification tool
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: UW Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine

Insurance

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Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Ganesh Raghu is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask UW Medicine’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Chair of the international ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT IPF guidelines
• Principal investigator in many IPF drug trials

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• UW Medicine physician profile (uwmedicine.org)
• ATS clinical practice guidelines
• NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Ganesh Raghu known for?

Dr. Ganesh Raghu is known for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Where does Dr. Ganesh Raghu practice?

He practices at UW Medicine in Seattle, Washington.

What conditions does Dr. Ganesh Raghu treat?

He focuses on IPF and other forms of interstitial lung disease.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Ganesh Raghu?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with UW Medicine before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with UW Medicine.