Christopher Dowd
Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Christopher Dowd

Neuroradiology | Radiology
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, 
San Francisco, CA 
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Expertise in
9
conditions
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Christopher Dowd is an expert in neurointerventional radiology, the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving blood vessels of the brain and spine. He has special interests in treating brain aneurysms and vascular malformations using endovascular techniques. After receiving his undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University, Dowd earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at University of California, San Diego, and fellowships in neuroradiology and interventional radiology at UCSF, where he joined the faculty in 1987. Dowd is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Clinical Teacher of the Year award from the UCSF Department of Dermatology and Elliot Lasser Award from the UCSD Department of Radiology.

Dr. Dowd is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Dowd is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Virginia, MD

Residency

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Radiology, General

Specialties

Neuroradiology
Radiology

Licenses

Specialist in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology
American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

Fellowships

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Interventional Radiology

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, San Francisco, CA 94158
Other Locations
Neuroendovascular Surgery Program
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
Neuroendovascular Surgery Program
505 Parnassus Ave., Rm L-308, San Francisco, CA 94143

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Is Dr. Christopher Dowd a top-rated expert for Arteriovenous Malformation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Dowd is classified as an Elite expert for Arteriovenous Malformation, 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. Christopher Dowd specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher Dowd is a Neuroradiology, they have specific expertise in Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuroradiology.

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