Dr. Michael Matthay

Dr. Michael Matthay, MD

Dr. Michael Matthay is a pulmonologist at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California. He is known for acute lung injury and ARDS.

Dr. Matthay is a professor of medicine and anesthesia at UCSF and a senior investigator at its Cardiovascular Research Institute. His decades of work on how the lungs clear fluid, and his leadership in the NIH ARDS Network, shaped modern ARDS care including lung-protective ventilation.

About Dr. Michael Matthay – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Michael Matthay, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: ARDS; pulmonary edema; critical care research
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine and Anesthesia, UCSF; Senior Associate, Cardiovascular Research Institute
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (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: UCSF Health
• Address: UCSF Medical Center, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143
• Phone: 415-476-1000 (UCSF main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: ucsfhealth.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. Michael Matthay:

• Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
• Respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation
• Critical care for severe pneumonia and sepsis
• Pulmonary edema

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: 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: UCSF Health; UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute

Insurance

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Fees

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

Professional Information

• Leader in the NIH ARDS Network trials
• Research on alveolar fluid clearance and cell therapy for ARDS

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• UCSF faculty profile (profiles.ucsf.edu)
• 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. Michael Matthay known for?

Dr. Michael Matthay is known for acute lung injury and ARDS.

Where does Dr. Michael Matthay practice?

He practices at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California.

What conditions does Dr. Michael Matthay treat?

He focuses on ARDS and critical illness.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Michael Matthay?

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

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