Advanced in Hydrocephalus

Dr. Derk Purcell

Neuroradiology
California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus
1101 Van Ness Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 
Advanced in Hydrocephalus
California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus
1101 Van Ness Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 
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Overview

Derk Purcell is a Neuroradiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Melorheostosis, and Thrombectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neuroradiology
Licenses
Diagnostic Radiology in CA
Hospital Affiliations
California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal
California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus
Ucsf Medical Center
California Pacific Medical Ctr-Davies Campus Hosp
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus
1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
Call: 415-600-3232
Other Locations
Office
2333 Buchanan St Fl 2, San Francisco, CA 94115
Call: 415-600-3232

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

12 Total Publications

Correction: Updated safety results from phase 3 lecanemab study in early Alzheimer's disease.
Correction: Updated safety results from phase 3 lecanemab study in early Alzheimer's disease.
Journal: Alzheimer's research & therapy
Published: July 10, 2024
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    • Bronchogenic Cyst
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    • Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
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    • Melorheostosis
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    • Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
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    • Experienced
    • Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome
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