Overview
Dr. Ida Sim is a primary care doctor, informatics researcher and entrepreneur. She enjoys helping patients with general disease prevention as well as with managing chronic conditions. Sim's current research focuses on using mobile device applications and sensors to improve health and manage disease for groups as well as individuals. She also studies methods for making research on patient care faster and less expensive. She is a co-founder of Open mHealth, a nonprofit organization that is building open source tools and standards to promote data integration for mobile health apps and sensors. Sim earned her medical degree from Stanford University. She completed a residency in primary care internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by fellowships in ambulatory care and medical informatics at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. She also has a doctorate in medical informatics from Stanford University. Sim has served on several advisory committees on health information infrastructure for patient care and research, including committees of the National Research Council and National Academy of Medicine. The National Science and Technology Council honored her with a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. She is a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics and a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Sim co-directs the Informatics and Research Innovation Program at the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute. She speaks Cantonese.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Dr. Sim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sim is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, San Francisco, CA 94115
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. Ida Sim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ida Sim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ida Sim by calling their office at 415-353-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ida Sim a top-rated expert for Acute Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ida Sim is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Pain, 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. Ida Sim specialize in?
While Dr. Ida Sim is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Ida Sim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ida Sim has published 73 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Ida Sim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ida Sim accept my insurance?
Dr. Ida Sim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute PainDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Autosomal Dominant Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Autosomal Recessive Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Chronic CoughDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic PainDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- COVID-19Dr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- DehydrationDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- Dent DiseaseDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Dent Disease.
- Distal Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Familial HypertensionDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart FailureDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HepatitisDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- HypertensionDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- JaundiceDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- MalnutritionDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- PericarditisDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Primary Tubular Proximal AcidosisDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis.
- Proximal Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1Dr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- VertigoDr. Sim isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.