
Overview
Dr. Mark S. Anderson is an endocrinologist who cares for adult patients with type 1 diabetes or other autoimmune endocrine diseases. In his research, Anderson focuses on the genetic and molecular underpinnings of such autoimmune diseases as type 1 diabetes and Hashimoto's disease. His lab group has a particular interest in how T cells – white blood cells that mature in the thymus gland and play an important role in immune response – can provoke autoimmunity. After earning a doctorate in immunology from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago, Anderson completed his medical degree there. He completed a residency in internal medicine at University of Minnesota Health and a fellowship in endocrinology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Anderson is a member of the American Diabetes Association, American Association of Immunologists, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Endocrine Society, American Society for Clinical Investigation, Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies and Association of American Physicians. He serves on the advisory committee for Pathway to Stop Diabetes, a program to support diabetes researchers initiated by the American Diabetes Association.
Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED), Pyle Disease, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 249 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A-550, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Anderson 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark S. Anderson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark S. Anderson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark S. Anderson by calling their office at 415-353-2350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark S. Anderson a top-rated expert for Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark S. Anderson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, 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. Mark S. Anderson specialize in?
While Dr. Mark S. Anderson is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED), and Pyle Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Mark S. Anderson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark S. Anderson has published 246 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2. You can view a list of Dr. Mark S. Anderson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark S. Anderson accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark S. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2350 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
- Distinguished
- Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)
- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2Dr. Anderson isDistinguished. Learn about Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2.
- Pyle DiseaseDr. Anderson isDistinguished. Learn about Pyle Disease.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Anderson isDistinguished. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Advanced
- IPEX SyndromeDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about IPEX Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Congenital Generalized LipodystrophyDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- FolliculitisDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- GigantismDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Gigantism.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.

