Steven Ratcliff

Steven Ratcliff, DO, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He serves as the Medical Director of the ICU at the Fresno VA Campus of the California Health Care System (VACCHCS).

• Education:
• BS in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science (2006) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• DO in Osteopathic Medicine (2011) from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center
• Residency (2014) and Chief Residency (2015) in Internal Medicine at UCSF Fresno
• Fellowship (2018) in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at UCSF Fresno

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Ratcliff’s research focuses on pulmonary disease, critical care, ICU management, and clinical teaching. His professional interests also include lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and interstitial lung disease (ILD). While his early publications (2008-2011) centered on dentistry, particularly dental restoration, computer-aided design, and fibula grafts, his current work is in pulmonology and critical care. He is affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Chest Physicians, and American Thoracic Society.