Overview
Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto is an internist and kidney specialist at UCSF Medical Center. Frassetto serves as an associate program director for adult general clinical research at UCSF. She helps researchers run clinical trials and conducts her own research on the long-term effects of diet on diseases associated with aging. Frassetto earned her medical degree at the University of Connecticut. She worked as an emergency room doctor at NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County in Brooklyn and as a hospitalist (a physician whose focus is care of hospitalized patients) at the University Medical Center in Fresno, California, before completing a nephrology fellowship at UCSF. She joined UCSF Medical Center in 1993.
Dr. Frassetto is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Metabolic Acidosis, Low Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 59 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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505 Parnassus Ave, 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. Lynda A. Frassetto
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto by calling their office at 415-476-6143. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto a top-rated expert for Metabolic Acidosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto is classified as an Distinguished expert for Metabolic Acidosis, 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. Lynda A. Frassetto specialize in?
While Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Metabolic Acidosis, Low Potassium Level, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto has published 59 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metabolic Acidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto accept my insurance?
Dr. Lynda A. Frassetto accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-6143 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Frassetto isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Frassetto isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Frassetto isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Frassetto isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.