Dr. Cathra Halabi
Overview
Dr. Cathra Halabi is neurologist who cares for patients hospitalized with neurovascular emergencies, such as ischemic stroke (caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding between the brain and its surrounding membrane). She founded and serves as director of the UCSF Neurorecovery Clinic, which provides care for patients recovering from acquired neurological injuries, including stroke, concussion and other types of traumatic brain injury. She also evaluates patients with advanced cardiovascular disease risk factors, vascular malformations (abnormal blood vessels), and genetic or autoimmune diseases that cause neurovascular conditions. She co-chairs the recovery and rehabilitation subgroup of the University of California Stroke Consortium. In research, Halabi investigates neurological injuries with the goal of developing new treatments. Halabi earned her medical degree and completed a residency in neurology at UCSF. She completed a fellowship in vascular neurology at UCSF, which included a patient care program and a National Institutes of Health StrokeNet research program. She received the Teaching Excellence Award for Cherished Housestaff (TEACH) from the UCSF School of Medicine class of 2018.
Dr. Halabi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cortical Dysplasia, Endovascular Embolization, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
Dr. Halabi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Vascular Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Halabi is currently accepting new patients.
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1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, San Francisco, CA 94158
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.
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 clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Corticobasal Degeneration. Dr. Boxer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry, Neurology. Dr. Boxer is currently accepting new patients.
Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic
John De Groot is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. De Groot is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Memory And Aging Center
Dr. William Seeley works at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. He cares for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In 2011, Seeley was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for his research on understanding FTD and other neurodegenerative diseases. His research focuses on why dementias target specific nerve cell populations. The goal is to discover what makes brain tissues susceptible or resistant to degeneration and to translate these findings into new treatments. Seeley earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals in Boston, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Dr. Seeley is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Seeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Seeley is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cathra Halabi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cathra Halabi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cathra Halabi by calling their office at 415-514-1252. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cathra Halabi a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cathra Halabi 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. Cathra Halabi specialize in?
While Dr. Cathra Halabi is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Endovascular Embolization, and Traumatic Brain Injury. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Cathra Halabi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cathra Halabi has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Cathra Halabi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cathra Halabi accept my insurance?
Dr. Cathra Halabi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-514-1252 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- StrokeDr. Halabi isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
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- Endovascular EmbolizationDr. Halabi isAdvanced. Learn about Endovascular Embolization.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Halabi isAdvanced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
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- ApoplexyDr. Halabi isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Halabi isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Halabi isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Halabi isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- ConcussionDr. Halabi isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
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