Richard A Belkin MD MSCE
Asthma & COPD, Critical Care Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis, Pleural Disease
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, USC-Keck School of Medicine
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2403 Castillo StSte 206Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone+1 805-898-8840
Fax+1 805-898-8842
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Summary
- Dr. Richard Belkin is a Pulmonologist based in Santa Barbara, CA, specializing in asthma, COPD, critical care medicine, cystic fibrosis, and pleural disease. He completed his medical residency at Stanford Health Care and a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He holds a Masters of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Belkin currently serves as a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician and Medical Director at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. His professional experience encompasses bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, cystic fibrosis, and chronic cough. He has multiple publications related to cystic fibrosis and critical care, and he has participated in clinical trials evaluating treatments for cystic fibrosis. His awards include recognition as a Regional Top Doctor in Pulmonary Diseases and a commendation for outstanding service to the CF community.
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineMSCE, Masters of Science in Clinical Epidemiology, 2002 - 2004- University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineM.S., Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2002 - 2004
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2001 - 2004
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1998 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2000 - 2005
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Care360 EHR, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Care360 EHR, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Care360 EHR, MedPlus, A Quest Diagnostics Company, 2012, 2014-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 139 citationsRisk factors for death of patients with cystic fibrosis awaiting lung transplantation.Richard A. Belkin, Noreen R. Henig, Lianne G. Singer, Cecilia Chaparro, Ronald C. Rubenstein
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2006-03-15
Journal Articles
- Risk Factors for Death in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Awaiting Lung TransplantationRichard A Belkin, Noreen R Henig, Lianne G Singer, Cecilia Chaparro, Ronald C Rubenstein, Sharon X Xie, Justin Y Yee, Robert M Kotloff, David A Lipson, and Greta R Bunin, Pediatr Pulmon, 1/1/2004
- The Adhesion Receptor CD44 Promotes Atherosclerosis by Mediating Inflammatory Cell Recruitment and Vascular Cell ActivationCuff CA, Kothapalli D., Azonobi I, Chun S. Zhang Y, Belkin R, Yeh C, Secreto A, Assoian RK, Rader DJ, Pure E, Journal of Clinical Investigation, 1/1/2001
- Height, Aspergillus and MRSA: Potential Predictors of Death in CF Patients on the Lung Transplant Waiting ListBelkin R, Singer LG, Henig NR, Pediatr Pulmon, 1/1/2001
Abstracts/Posters
- Risk Factors for Death in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Awaiting Lung Transplantation.Richard A Belkin, Noreen R Henig, Lianne G Singer, Cecilia Chaparro, Ronald C Rubenstein, Sharon X Xie, Justin Y Yee, Robert M Kotloff, David A Lipson, and Greta R Bunin, Am J Respir Crit Care Med; American Thoracic Society International Conference, San Francisco, CA, 2007, 1/1/2006
- Selective Upregulation of VCAM-1 Medial Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells is an Early Indicator of Developing Atherosclerotic Lesions in Mice.Pure E, Chun S, Belkin RA, Rader DJ, 70th Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association, Orlando, FL, 1/1/1997
Lectures
- Comorbid Pulmonary Disease May Mask Adult Cystic Fibrosis with Clinical Benefit from Initiation of CF-Specific Therapies - An Illustrative Case D37San Diego, CA - 1/1/2018
- ICU bronchoscopy OverviewSanta Barbara Cottage Hospital - 1/1/2017
- Clinical Insights in Cystic Fibrosis1/1/2017
Other
- Ask the DoctorBelkin R, Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation Blog
www.cflf.org/blog
1/1/2015 - Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital CF/bronchiectasis Program.Belkin R, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Medical Staff Highlights, Spring/Summer
1/1/2013 - Physician Error.Belkin R, Delisser HM, Penn Pulse
1/1/2002
Grant Support
- Predicting Death In CF Patients Awaiting Lung TransplantNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2004
Committees
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Medical Advisory Panel 2014 - 2017
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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