Dr. Amy Tso
Overview
Dr. Amy Tso is a neurologist who cares for people with migraines, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (a category of severe one-sided headaches that includes cluster headaches) and rare headache disorders. She has experience in using infusions of dihydroergotamine in the hospital to treat certain headaches. Tso's research has focused on methods of imaging the brain during migraines as well as on integrating artificial intelligence applications into clinic and hospital management. Tso earned her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. While in medical school, she spent two years at the National Institutes of Health researching how to use different imaging methods to visualize strokes. She completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in headache medicine at UCSF. In her free time, Tso enjoys activities in nature, including multiday alpine hikes, scuba diving, and delighting in the local beauty of the headlands and redwoods.
Dr. Tso is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2330 Post St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tso 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.
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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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Memory And Aging Center
Dr. Adam Boxer is a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center who specializes in Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and atypical parkinsonism – in particular, corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy. Boxer obtained his medical and doctoral degrees as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at New York University School of Medicine, a program funded by the National Institutes of Health. He completed a residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center and a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Boxer directs the clinical neurology research unit for the Sandler Neurosciences Center at Mission Bay, as well as the clinical trials program for Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia at the Memory and Aging Center. Boxer received the Edwin Boldrey Award from the San Francisco Neurological Society in 2002 for basic research in neurological disease, the 2005 John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation Alzheimer's Award and a 2009 Hellman Family Foundation fellowship. Dr. Boxer is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Corticobasal Degeneration.
Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic
John De Groot is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. De Groot is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Brain Tumor Center
Nicholas Butowski is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Butowski is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amy Tso
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amy Tso?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amy Tso by calling their office at 415-353-8393. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amy Tso a top-rated expert for Migraine?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amy Tso is classified as an Advanced expert for Migraine, 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. Amy Tso specialize in?
While Dr. Amy Tso is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Migraine, Headache, and Cluster Headache. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Amy Tso participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amy Tso has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Migraine. You can view a list of Dr. Amy Tso's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amy Tso accept my insurance?
Dr. Amy Tso accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-8393 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
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- MigraineDr. Tso isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine.
- Experienced
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Tso isExperienced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- HeadacheDr. Tso isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Tso isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.