Jose Vempilly

J. Joseph Vempilly, MD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and serves as the Chief of Pulmonary Medicine at the VACCHCS. His primary focus lies in Pulmonary & Critical Care, with a specific emphasis on asthma and respiratory diseases.

Education & Training

• MBBS (1979) and MD (1985) in Internal Medicine from St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India
• Fellowship (1995) in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
• MRCP (2001) from the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK

Research Interests: Dr. Vempilly's work centers on asthma pathophysiology, airway obstruction, and respiratory diagnostics. His studies explore lung volume measurements, environmental triggers (e.g., PM2.5 exposure), and interventional pulmonology techniques like endoscopic ultrasonography. He also investigates pleural effusions in heart failure and diagnostic innovations for pulmonary conditions.

Publications & Trends: His 12+ peer-reviewed articles (2013–2022) span Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy/Immunology, with recurring themes in asthma management, lung volume abnormalities, and environmental health impacts. Notable collaborations include work with the UCSF-FRETOC Study Group and co-authors like Belayneh Abejie and Nirav Bhakta.

Awards & Recognitions:

• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
• MRCP (UK) certification in Medicine

Grants & Collaborations: Active in research with UCSF and the VACCHCS, focusing on asthma diagnostics and environmental health. His work has attracted attention in policy sources, news outlets, and public health discussions.