Overview
Kristin Shimano is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years.
Dr. Shimano is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Thrombocytopenia, Blood Clots, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
1825 4th St, 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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kristin A. Shimano
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristin A. Shimano?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristin A. Shimano by calling their office at 415-353-7823. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kristin A. Shimano a top-rated expert for Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristin A. Shimano is classified as an Distinguished expert for Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), 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. Kristin A. Shimano specialize in?
While Dr. Kristin A. Shimano is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Thrombocytopenia, and Blood Clots. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Kristin A. Shimano participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristin A. Shimano has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). You can view a list of Dr. Kristin A. Shimano's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristin A. Shimano accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristin A. Shimano accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7823 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
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Dr. Shimano isDistinguished. Learn about Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Shimano isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Advanced
- AnemiaDr. Shimano isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Shimano isAdvanced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Shimano isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
- Blood ClotsDr. Shimano isAdvanced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult T-Cell LeukemiaDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Adult T-Cell Leukemia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)Dr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Congenital AthymiaDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Athymia.
- Evans SyndromeDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Evans Syndrome.
- Factor 11 DeficiencyDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Factor 11 Deficiency.
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Dr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.
- Hemophagocytic LymphohistiocytosisDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis.
- Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency
- Hereditary SpherocytosisDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spherocytosis.
- LeukemiaDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)Dr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Polycythemia VeraDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Polycythemia Vera.
- PorphyriaDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Porphyria.
- SplenectomyDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Virus Associated Hemophagocytic SyndromeDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome.