Overview
Heidi Kirsch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Kirsch is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
400 Parnassus Ave, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heidi Kirsch
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heidi Kirsch?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heidi Kirsch by calling their office at 415-353-2437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heidi Kirsch a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heidi Kirsch is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, 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. Heidi Kirsch specialize in?
While Dr. Heidi Kirsch is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Heidi Kirsch participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heidi Kirsch has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Heidi Kirsch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heidi Kirsch accept my insurance?
Dr. Heidi Kirsch accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2437 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
- SeizuresDr. Kirsch isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Absence SeizureDr. Kirsch isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- EpilepsyDr. Kirsch isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Kirsch isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Kirsch isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- West SyndromeDr. Kirsch isAdvanced. Learn about West Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Kirsch isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Kirsch isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Kirsch isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Kirsch isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.