
Overview
Dr. Javier Villanueva-Meyer is a neuroradiologist who specializes in brain tumor imaging. He is experienced in CT, MRI and X-ray imaging of the head and neck, brain, spine and peripheral nervous system. He also performs image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat conditions of the nervous system, with techniques including percutaneous biopsy (image-guided skin punctures to obtain samples for analysis), lumbar puncture, myelography (examining the spinal canal), cisternography (examining the fluid around the brain and spinal cord), epidural injection and selective nerve root injection. He has a special interest in improving the quality of care in the practice of radiology and biomedical imaging. Villanueva-Meyer's research focuses on the how best to use molecular imaging techniques for brain cancer patients. He works closely with colleagues in the UCSF Brain Tumor Center to evaluate emerging imaging and interpretation technologies. Villanueva-Meyer earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. At UCSF, he completed a residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology. Also at UCSF, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship funded by the National Institutes of Health as part of a program that prepares doctors to conduct research in areas that will most serve the nation's needs.
Dr. Villanueva-Meyer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Craniectomy, and Orchiectomy.
Dr. Villanueva-Meyer is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 184 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Villanueva-Meyer is currently accepting new patients.
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185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, San Francisco, CA 94107
2330 Post St., Room 100, 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.
2 Clinical Trials
Radiology At China Basin
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, Clouston Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Hess is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients.
Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center
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 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Dowd is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology. Dr. Dowd is currently accepting new patients.
University Of California San Francisco
Daniel Cooke is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cooke is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Cooke is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Javier E. Villanueva-Meyer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Javier E. Villanueva-Meyer?
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Is Dr. Javier E. Villanueva-Meyer a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Javier E. Villanueva-Meyer is classified as an Elite expert for Meningioma, 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. Javier E. Villanueva-Meyer specialize in?
While Dr. Javier E. Villanueva-Meyer is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Javier E. Villanueva-Meyer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Javier E. Villanueva-Meyer has published 184 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Javier E. Villanueva-Meyer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- MeningiomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isElite. Learn about Meningioma.
- Distinguished
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Villanueva-Meyer isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Advanced
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Villanueva-Meyer isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Villanueva-Meyer isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- ProlactinomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isAdvanced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Villanueva-Meyer isAdvanced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isAdvanced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).
- Birt-Hogg-Dube SyndromeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- CraniectomyDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- GangliogliomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioglioma.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- HeadacheDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HydrocephalusDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- Lacrimal Gland TumorDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Lacrimal Gland Tumor.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- LeukodystrophyDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Leukodystrophy.
- LiposarcomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- MesenchymomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OrchiectomyDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Orchiectomy.
- PineoblastomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- PineocytomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Pineocytoma.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Pulmonary Valve StenosisDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
- Pulmonary Vein StenosisDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- RASopathiesDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Ruvalcaba SyndromeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Ruvalcaba Syndrome.
- SciaticaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Scrotal SwellingDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Scrotal Swelling.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Spinal TumorDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- StrokeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- SubependymomaDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- VertigoDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Villanueva-Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.

