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 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blood Clots, Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
1975 4th St # 6, 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 Shimano
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristin Shimano?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristin 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 Shimano a top-rated expert for Blood Clots?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristin Shimano is classified as an Advanced expert for Blood Clots, 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 Shimano specialize in?
While Dr. Kristin Shimano is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Blood Clots, Aplastic Anemia, and Anemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Kristin Shimano participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristin Shimano has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Blood Clots. You can view a list of Dr. Kristin 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 Shimano accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristin 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Shimano isAdvanced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Blood ClotsDr. Shimano isAdvanced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Experienced
- Acquired Amegakaryocytic ThrombocytopeniaDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Adult T-Cell LeukemiaDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Adult T-Cell Leukemia.
- AnemiaDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)Dr. Shimano isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).