
Overview
Dr. Kambiz Nael is a neuroradiologist, a specialist in imaging techniques for diagnosing problems in the head, spine and neck. He cares for patients who need evaluations for strokes, brain aneurysms and other conditions involving the nervous system. Nael's research focuses on using quantitative neuroimaging (computational techniques that can enhance traditional scanning methods for the nervous system) to more precisely diagnose cerebrovascular diseases (conditions that impair blood flow in the brain), such as stroke. Nael earned his medical degree at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Dr. Nael is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Thrombectomy, and Vertebroplasty.
Dr. Nael 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 165 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nael is currently accepting new patients.
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505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, San Francisco, CA 94143
185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, San Francisco, CA 94107
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nael 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.
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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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 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PHACE Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Clouston Syndrome, 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.
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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. Kambiz Nael
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kambiz Nael?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kambiz Nael by calling their office at 415-353-1968. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kambiz Nael a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kambiz Nael is classified as an Elite expert for Stroke, 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. Kambiz Nael specialize in?
While Dr. Kambiz Nael is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, and Thrombectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Kambiz Nael participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kambiz Nael has published 165 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Kambiz Nael's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- Elite
- StrokeDr. Nael isElite. Learn about Stroke.
- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Nael isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Nael isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- ThrombectomyDr. Nael isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Advanced
- MeningiomaDr. Nael isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Nael isAdvanced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Aicardi-Goutieres SyndromeDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Brain HerniationDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Fractured SpineDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- HeadacheDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- Herniated DiskDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- HydrocephalusDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Liver FailureDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Mohr-Tranebjaerg SyndromeDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Nasal FlaringDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- PEHO SyndromeDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about PEHO Syndrome.
- ProlactinomaDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- RASopathiesDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- SubependymomaDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Vertebral Artery DissectionDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Vertebral Artery Dissection.
- VertebroplastyDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
- VertigoDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Nael isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
- X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type

