Dr. Christopher Dowd
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 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, San Francisco, CA 94158
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
505 Parnassus Ave., Rm L-308, 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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Dr. Christopher Hess is a neuroradiologist, a specialist in diagnosing nervous system disorders with advanced imaging technologies. He uses MRI to diagnose and monitor neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia, and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. He also has expertise in diagnosing vascular anomalies (abnormalities involving blood vessels) and in CT-guided spinal procedures. He serves as chair of the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. Hess earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He earned a master of science degree and doctorate in electrical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He completed a residency in radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology at UCSF. Dr. Hess is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are PHACE Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Clouston Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty.
University Of California San Francisco
Daniel Cooke is a Neuroradiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cooke is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.
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Jeremy Heit is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Heit has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Dowd
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Dowd?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Dowd by calling their office at 415-353-7823. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
Does Dr. Christopher Dowd participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Dowd has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arteriovenous Malformation. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Dowd's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
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- Elite
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Distinguished
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Dowd isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- StrokeDr. Dowd isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Dowd isDistinguished. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Dowd isDistinguished. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Brain AneurysmDr. Dowd isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Dowd isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- MeningiomaDr. Dowd isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Stent PlacementDr. Dowd isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- ThrombectomyDr. Dowd isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Dowd isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- AngioplastyDr. Dowd isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus SyndromeDr. Dowd isExperienced. Learn about Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome.
- Cushing's diseaseDr. Dowd isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's disease.
- EmbolectomyDr. Dowd isExperienced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Dowd isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.