
Overview
Dr. Adil Daud, an oncologist, specializes in melanoma and other skin cancers. He is co-director of the Melanoma Center. In addition to caring for patients, he directs research to better understand the biology of melanoma and to develop new treatments. He has developed and led many clinical trials that have expanded the use of gene therapy for melanoma. Daud earned a medical degree at the Government Medical College, Nagpur. He completed both an internship and a residency in internal medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Prior to joining UCSF Medical Center, he was a researcher at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, for seven years. Daud has won numerous awards, including a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and selection as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
Dr. Daud is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 165 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Daud has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adil I. Daud
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adil I. Daud?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Adil I. Daud by calling their office at 415-353-9900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Adil I. Daud a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adil I. Daud is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adil I. Daud specialize in?
While Dr. Adil I. Daud is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma of the Eye. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Adil I. Daud participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adil I. Daud has published 165 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Adil I. Daud's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Adil I. Daud accept my insurance?
Dr. Adil I. Daud accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- MelanomaDr. Daud isElite. Learn about Melanoma.
- Distinguished
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Daud isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Daud isDistinguished. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Advanced
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Daud isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Daud isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Vulvar CancerDr. Daud isAdvanced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Daud isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Daud isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anal CancerDr. Daud isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Daud isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Daud isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bone TumorDr. Daud isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.



