Overview
Dr. Peter Chin-Hong specializes in treating infectious diseases. He has a focus on infections that develop in immunosuppressed patients, such as recipients of organ and stem cell transplants, particularly HIV-positive recipients of organ transplants. In research, Chin-Hong studies human papillomavirus, Chagas disease, and viral and fungal infections in patients with suppressed immune systems. His findings have been published in numerous journals and books. Chin-Hong earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Brown University. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious diseases at UCSF. In addition to patient care, Chin-Hong is associate director of the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute's predoctoral research fellowship programs. He has received numerous prestigious teaching awards from UCSF. Chin-Hong is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Society for Microbiology and American Society of Transplantation.
Dr. Chin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Strongyloidiasis, Rhabditida Infections, and Secernentea Infections.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Chin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Chin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Chin by calling their office at 415-476-9362. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Chin a top-rated expert for Coccidioidomycosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Chin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coccidioidomycosis, 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. Peter Chin specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Chin is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Coccidioidomycosis, Strongyloidiasis, and Rhabditida Infections. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Peter Chin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Chin has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coccidioidomycosis. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Chin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Chin accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Chin accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-9362 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
- CoccidioidomycosisDr. Chin isDistinguished. Learn about Coccidioidomycosis.
- Rhabditida InfectionsDr. Chin isDistinguished. Learn about Rhabditida Infections.
- StrongyloidiasisDr. Chin isDistinguished. Learn about Strongyloidiasis.
- Experienced
- ActinomycosisDr. Chin isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Chin isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Chagas DiseaseDr. Chin isExperienced. Learn about Chagas Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Chin isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Chin isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Chin isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.