Javier Villanueva
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, 
San Francisco, CA 

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 is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Craniectomy, and Orchiectomy.

Dr. Villanueva 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 176 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Villanueva is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Baylor College Of Medicine, MD

Residency

University of CA at San Francisco-Dentistry, Diagnostic Radiology

Specialties

Radiology
Neuroradiology

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in CA

Board Certifications

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

Fellowships

UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH, Neuroradiology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

Radiology at China Basin
185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, San Francisco, CA 94107
Other Locations
Radiology at Divisadero St.
1600 Divisadero St., Room A-142 And A-219, San Francisco, CA 94115
Radiology at Post Street
2330 Post St., Room 100, San Francisco, CA 94115
Radiology at Parnassus – Main Hospital
505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, 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.


2 Clinical Trials

Fluoroethyltyrosine for the Evaluation of Intracranial Neoplasm
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What conditions does Dr. Javier Villanueva specialize in?

While Dr. Javier Villanueva is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.

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Yes. Dr. Javier Villanueva has published 176 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Javier Villanueva's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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