Overview
Puneet Sood is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Sood is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, Caroli Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave Fl 7, 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.
2 Clinical Trials
Liver Disease And Liver Transplant
Dr. Jennifer C. Lai is a general and transplant hepatologist who specializes in caring for patients with chronic viral hepatitis, autoimmune disorders or cirrhosis, particularly those awaiting liver transplantation. Lai is active in patient-oriented research in three major areas: integrating core geriatric issues – such as frailty, disability, need for palliative care and multimorbidity (having more than one disease) – to patients with cirrhosis, investigating disparities in organ allocation and distribution, and assessing the impact of liver donor quality on outcomes. As principal investigator for the Functional Assessment in Liver Transplantation (FrAILT) Study funded by the National Institutes of Health, Lai applies measures of frailty and functional status to patients with end-stage liver disease awaiting transplantation. Her research lays the groundwork for preparing these patients with therapeutic interventions that may improve their outcomes and quality of life. She is director of hepatology research at UCSF. Lai earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and combined medical and master of business administration degrees from Tufts University. She completed her residency at New York–Presbyterian Hospital and fellowships in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at UCSF. Lai is a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Society of Transplantation, American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Gastroenterology. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Lai is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Lai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.
Stanford University Medical Center
Mindie Nguyen is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
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Aijaz Ahmed is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Puneet K. Sood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Puneet K. Sood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Puneet K. Sood by calling their office at 415-353-1551. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Puneet K. Sood a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Puneet K. Sood is classified as an Distinguished expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Puneet K. Sood specialize in?
While Dr. Puneet K. Sood is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, and Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Puneet K. Sood participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Puneet K. Sood has published 55 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Puneet K. Sood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Puneet K. Sood accept my insurance?
Dr. Puneet K. Sood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-1551 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
- Kidney TransplantDr. Sood isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Advanced
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection
- Experienced
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Sood isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Sood isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Sood isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Sood isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Sood isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Liver TransplantDr. Sood isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Sood isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Sood isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.