Dr. Jessica (. Ristau
Overview
Dr. Jessica Ristau, who goes by Jesse, is a specialist in general internal medicine and provides specialty care in addiction medicine. She uses a whole-person approach guided by findings from the latest medical research to provide health care, and aims to empower patients to meet their health goals. She cares for patients with substance use disorders, including opioid, stimulant and alcohol use disorders, with a particular focus on buprenorphine therapy as part of care for opioid addiction. She practices trauma-informed care, an approach of being mindful that people's past experiences often impact their responses to receiving medical care. She integrates addiction medicine with general internal medicine, both as a doctor and as a teacher. She is also working to expand access to care for patients with substance use disorders, and provides educational support in addiction medicine for UCSF faculty and trainees. In addition to caring for patients, Ristau works as a consultant for the Substance Use Warmline of the National Clinician Consultation Center. Ristau earned her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine. At UCSF, she completed a residency in internal medicine, followed by a fellowship in addiction medicine based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and in partnership with the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, COVID-19, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, and Familial Hypertension.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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. Jessica (. Ristau
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jessica (. Ristau?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jessica (. Ristau 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. Jessica (. Ristau a top-rated expert for Opioid Use Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jessica (. Ristau is classified as an Experienced expert for Opioid Use Disorder, 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. Jessica (. Ristau specialize in?
While Dr. Jessica (. Ristau is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Use Disorder, COVID-19, and Adrenal Gland Adenoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Jessica (. Ristau participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jessica (. Ristau has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Use Disorder. You can view a list of Dr. Jessica (. Ristau's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jessica (. Ristau accept my insurance?
Dr. Jessica (. Ristau accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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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- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Ristau isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- COVID-19Dr. Ristau isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Ristau isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Ristau isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Ristau isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Opioid Use DisorderDr. Ristau isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Use Disorder.