
Overview
Dr. Jennifer Perkins is an endocrinologist who specializes in endocrine neoplasia (tumors of hormone-producing glands, such as adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid tumors) with a focus in thyroid cancers and familial adrenal tumors. As co-director of UCSF's endocrine neoplasia program, she works with surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and other endocrinologists to care for her patients. Perkins earned her medical degree at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Health and a fellowship in endocrinology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. After completing her medical studies, she earned a master's degree in business administration at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Perkins has received numerous teaching awards and published many book chapters and articles on topics related to endocrine neoplasia.
Dr. Perkins is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
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400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A-550, San Francisco, CA 94143
1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Perkins 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jennifer Perkins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Perkins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Perkins by calling their office at 415-353-2350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jennifer Perkins a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer Perkins is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid 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. Jennifer Perkins specialize in?
While Dr. Jennifer Perkins is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Jennifer Perkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Jennifer Perkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2350 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.
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- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Perkins isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Perkins isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Perkins isDistinguished. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Perkins isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2Dr. Perkins isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Perkins isDistinguished. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
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- Addison's DiseaseDr. Perkins isAdvanced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Perkins isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- HyperthyroidismDr. Perkins isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Perkins isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Perkins isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
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- Adrenal CancerDr. Perkins isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Perkins isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Perkins isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Perkins isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal TumorDr. Perkins isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Perkins isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.



