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Dr. James Brown, MD

Dr. James Brown, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
50+ years of experience

Dr. James Brown, MD is a pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute.

Practice

4150 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94121

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Brown is affiliated with CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute San Francisco, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Brown specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Brown, MD is a pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute.
  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

San Francisco VA Medical Center4150 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94121
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

    3555 Cesar Chavez
    San Francisco, CA 94110
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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