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Leland Dobbs, MD, Pulmonology, Oakland, CA

LelandGeorgeDobbsMD

Pulmonology Oakland, CA

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease

Physician

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  • Office

    411 30th St
    Suite 314
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Phone+1 510-465-6800
    Fax+1 510-268-0634

Summary

  • Dr. Leland Dobbs is a pulmonologist based in Oakland, CA, with subspecialties in Critical Care Medicine and Pleural Disease. He completed his fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at Roosevelt Hospital (Columbia University) and the University of California, San Francisco. He also led a research group at U. C. S. F. studying the role of pulmonary alveolar epithelial cells in development and in response to injury. Dr. Dobbs has many published research papers in reputable journals, focusing on lung cellular physiology, molecular biology, and respiratory diseases. He is recognized in his field, earning the Regional Top Doctor accolade from Castle Connolly in 2014 and the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification in 2012-2013.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1975 - 1978
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1974 - 1975
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1974
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - 2026
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Microscopy And Iiviage Analysis CoreNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2011–2012
  • Alveolar Epithelial Cell Fates: Mapping And RegulationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2011–2012
  • Novel Reagents For Alveolar Type I And Type II CellsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2010
  • Regulation Of Alveolar Epithelial Cell PhenotypeNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2008
  • Core--Microscopy And Image AnalysisNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2008
  • Plasticity Of Alveolar Epithelial Phenotypic ExpressionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1997–2008
  • Regulation Of Alveolar Epithelial Phenotypic ExpressionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1995–2002
  • Lipoprotein-Induced Secretion And Uptake In Type II CellsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1995–1998
  • Isolation, Markers, Culture Of Human Lung Type I CellsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1989–1991
  • Human Lung Surfactant: Cellular Source &CompositionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985–1987
  • Metaboism And Functions Of Alvedlar Type II CellsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985