Dr. Paul Su
Overview
Dr. Paul Su is a pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist who cares for patients with various pain conditions. Keeping each patient's needs and goals in mind, he tailors a comprehensive treatment plan that integrates physical rehabilitation, medication optimization, complementary medicine therapies, pain psychology and pain-relieving procedures. Su studies nervous system changes that occur after injury to better understand why neuropathic pain (nerve pain) occurs, with the goal of developing new treatments for chronic pain. Su earned his medical degree at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in pain medicine at UCSF.
His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Central Pain Syndrome, and Neuralgia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
520 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
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. Paul Su
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Su?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul Su by calling their office at 415-885-3552. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul Su a top-rated expert for Acute Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul Su is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Pain, 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. Paul Su specialize in?
While Dr. Paul Su is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Central Pain Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Paul Su participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul Su has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Paul Su's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul Su accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul Su accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3552 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
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- Acute PainDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.
- Chronic PainDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Femoral Nerve DysfunctionDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.
- Giant Axonal NeuropathyDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Giant Axonal Neuropathy.
- NeuralgiaDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.