Dr. Anthony Kim
Overview
Dr. Anthony S. Kim is a vascular neurologist and medical director of the UCSF Stroke Center. He specializes in preventing strokes, managing transient ischemic attacks and strokes, and managing cerebral aneurysms – weak spots in brain arteries that can rupture. Kim primarily cares for patients in the hospital, including those in the neurology intensive care unit. At the UCSF Neurovascular Disease and Stroke Center, he provides follow-up care, initial consultations and second opinions for patients with complex neurovascular disorders. Conditions he treats include arteriovenous and cavernous malformations, carotid stenosis, and intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage. In research, Kim's interests include stroke epidemiology, prevention and diagnosis; acute management of stroke; and using information technologies to improve the quality of health care. Kim earned an undergraduate degree at Brown University and a medical degree at UCSF, where he completed a neurology residency and served as co-chief resident. He completed a fellowship in vascular neurology and earned a master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
Dr. Kim is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, MELAS Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
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. Anthony Kim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anthony Kim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anthony Kim by calling their office at 415-353-8897. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anthony Kim a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anthony Kim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Anthony Kim specialize in?
While Dr. Anthony Kim is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, MELAS Syndrome, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Anthony Kim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anthony Kim has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Anthony Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anthony Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Anthony Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-8897 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
- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- MELAS SyndromeDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about MELAS Syndrome.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation