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Nicholas Kolaitis, MD, Pulmonology, San Francisco, CA

Nicholas Andreas Kolaitis MD MAS

Pulmonology•San Francisco, CA

Critical Care Medicine, Lung Transplantation Medicine, Pulmonary Vascular Medicine

Assistant Clinical Professor

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  • 400 Parnassus AveUCSF Box 0359San Francisco, CA 94143

  • Phone+1 415-353-2961

  • Fax+1 415-353-2568

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Summary

  • Dr. Nicholas Kolaitis is a pulmonologist based in San Francisco, CA, with subspecialties in lung transplantation medicine and pulmonary vascular medicine. He completed his fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. His research interests include pulmonary hypertension, respiratory failure, and lung transplantation. Dr. Kolaitis has published several articles on these topics in reputable journals and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the the Michael Stulbarg Outstanding Clinician Award from UCSF and the California Thoracic Society Outstanding Clinician Award. He holds a medical degree from UC San Diego, a Masters in Clinical Research from UC San Francisco, and a BS in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from UC Los Angeles.

Clinical Expertise

  • General pulmonology, Lung transplantation, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary critical care

Education & Training

  • University of California, San Francisco
    University of California, San FranciscoMAS, 2018 - 2020
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2015 - 2018
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2016 - 2017
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2012
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesBS, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Highest Departmental Honors, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonary Medicine
    American Board of Internal MedicinePulmonary Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Fellow International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, 2026
  • American Thoracic Society Fellow American Thoracic Society, 2026
  • Excellence in Mentoring Award Halie T Debas Academy of Medical Educators, 2025

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • I'm Aware That I'm Rare: The Phaware® Podcast
    I'm Aware That I'm Rare: The Phaware® PodcastOctober 8th, 2025
  • 6-Part Special Podcast Series Aims to Raise Awareness of Meth-PAH
    6-Part Special Podcast Series Aims to Raise Awareness of Meth-PAHSeptember 15th, 2025
  • The AMA Does Not Speak for Us
    The AMA Does Not Speak for UsDecember 9th, 2016

Committees

  • Member, American Thoracic Society - Council of Chapter Representatives 2020 - Present
  • Member, Pulmonary Hypertension Association - PHAR Liaison Committee 2020 - Present
  • Chair, California Thoracic Society Career - Development Committee 2018 - Present

Research History

  • Clinical research at UCSFNicholas Kolaitis' research focuses on ways to improve health-related quality of life for patients with advanced lung disease.2015 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Thoracic Society - ATS
    Member
  • International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
    Member
  • Pulmonary Hypertension Association
    Member
  • California Thoracic Society
    Member

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