
Overview
Dr. Ralph Gonzales is an internal medicine specialist who provides urgent care. He is associate director of the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute's career development program and associate chair of ambulatory care and clinical innovation in the UCSF Department of Medicine. Gonzales has many research interests, including management of respiratory tract infections, antibiotic use, diagnostic tests and clinical prediction rules, enhancing patient self-care, community-based health care interventions, common symptom evaluation and unexplained symptoms. Gonzales earned his medical degree and completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF.
His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 95 peer reviewed articles. 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. Ralph Gonzales
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph Gonzales?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph Gonzales by calling their office at 415-353-2138. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ralph Gonzales a top-rated expert for Bronchitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph Gonzales is classified as an Experienced expert for Bronchitis, 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. Ralph Gonzales specialize in?
While Dr. Ralph Gonzales is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Ralph Gonzales participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Gonzales has published 95 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bronchitis. You can view a list of Dr. Ralph Gonzales's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ralph Gonzales accept my insurance?
Dr. Ralph Gonzales accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2138 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
- Experienced
- AsthmaDr. Gonzales isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- BronchitisDr. Gonzales isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Gonzales isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Gonzales isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- COVID-19Dr. Gonzales isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- DeliriumDr. Gonzales isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.

