Christopher Hess
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Christopher Hess

Neuroradiology | Radiology
185 Berry St., Lobby 6, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
Expertise in
11
conditions
185 Berry St., Lobby 6, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

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 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PHACE Syndrome, Arteriovenous Malformation, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Hess 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 209 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Illinois School Of Medicine-Chicago, MD

Residency

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Diagnostic Radiology

Specialties

Neuroradiology
Radiology

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in CA

Board Certifications

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

Fellowships

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Neuroradiology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Portuguese

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Precision Spine and Peripheral Nerve Center
185 Berry St., Lobby 6, San Francisco, CA 94107
Other Locations
Radiology at China Basin
185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, San Francisco, CA 94107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hess 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.

Epilepsy

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Hess

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Hess?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Hess by calling their office at 415-353-2573. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher Hess a top-rated expert for PHACE Syndrome?

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

While Dr. Christopher Hess is a Neuroradiology, they have specific expertise in PHACE Syndrome, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Aplasia Cutis Congenita. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuroradiology.

Does Dr. Christopher Hess accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher Hess accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2573 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.

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