Karl Van Gundy

Karl Van Gundy, MD, is a Volunteer Clinical Professor in Pulmonology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Interventional Bronchoscopy.

• Education: BA (University of California, Los Angeles, 1978), MD (University of the East College of Medicine, Philippines, 1983)
• Training: Internship/Residency in Internal Medicine (Yale University School of Medicine, 1984-1986), Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine (University of Southern California, 1988)

His research focuses on pulmonary disease mechanisms, including sarcoidosis and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid analysis, with clinical trials in fiberoptic bronchoscopy and disease management for respiratory conditions. He has contributed to studies on hormonal contraception risks, diabetes-related pulmonary effects, and COPD/asthma interventions.

• Key fields: Pulmonary Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, Interventional Bronchoscopy, Sarcoidosis, Disease Management, Diabetes Complications

Scientific contributions include:

• 2018: Systematic review on hormonal contraception
• 2014: Integrated disease management for asthma/COPD
• 2008: Inhaled insulin effects
• 1988: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy guidelines
• 1987: Sarcoidosis pathogenesis

Dr. Van Gundy is board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Pulmonary Disease, and Sleep Medicine. He is affiliated with major societies, including the American College of Chest Physicians (as a Fellow) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.