Dr. Emily Finlayson
Overview
Dr. Emily Finlayson is a colorectal surgeon with expertise in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. She is a specialist in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Finlayson's research examines population-based surgical outcomes, focusing particularly on functional outcomes in the frail elderly. Finlayson earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She trained in general surgery at UCSF and in colon and rectal surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She also earned a master of science degree at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, and she completed a research fellowship with the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Vermont. Finlayson served on the surgery department faculty at the University of Michigan and on the Michigan Surgical Collaborative for Outcomes Research and Evaluation. She returned to UCSF in 2009.
Dr. Finlayson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Delirium, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Aneurysm Repair.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 110 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Finlayson 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.
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. Emily Finlayson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Emily Finlayson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Emily Finlayson by calling their office at 415-885-3606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Emily Finlayson a top-rated expert for Anal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Emily Finlayson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Anal Cancer, 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. Emily Finlayson specialize in?
While Dr. Emily Finlayson is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anal Cancer, Delirium, and Crohn's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Emily Finlayson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Emily Finlayson has published 110 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Emily Finlayson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Emily Finlayson accept my insurance?
Dr. Emily Finlayson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3606 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
- Anal CancerDr. Finlayson isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Finlayson isAdvanced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- CholecystitisDr. Finlayson isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Finlayson isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DeliriumDr. Finlayson isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Finlayson isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Finlayson isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Finlayson isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Anal FissureDr. Finlayson isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- ColitisDr. Finlayson isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Finlayson isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Finlayson isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Finlayson isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.