Kathryn Bilello

Kathryn Bilello, MD is a Clinical Professor at UCSF School of Medicine and serves as Co-Medical Director for Respiratory Care at UCSF Fresno and Program Director for the Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship. Her roles include clinical leadership, medical education, and research in critical care medicine. She holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's in Biochemistry, University of California, Davis (1982)
• MD from New York University School of Medicine (1986)
• Internship/Residency at University of Maryland and William Beaumont Army Medical Center
• Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Research Interests:

Dr. Bilello's work focuses on lung cancer, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), mechanical ventilation weaning protocols, and medical education innovations. Her publications address topics like synthetic cannabinoid toxicity, pulmonary coccidioidomycosis challenges, and smoking-related pulmonary diseases.

Professional Activities:

• Member: American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians
• Leadership: Association of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program Directors

Grants and Awards: No specific awards listed, but her active clinical and educational roles indicate sustained professional recognition.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in UCSF Fresno's respiratory care programs and pulmonology fellowship training initiatives.