Dr. Rena K. Fox
Overview
Dr. Rena Fox is an internal medicine specialist and an expert in hepatitis C, making her one of the few doctors in the country with this distinct combination of qualifications. She cares for patients with general health needs as well as those with viral hepatitis and liver disease. She teaches internal medicine residents as part of her primary care practice. As a researcher, Fox studies liver diseases such as hepatitis C and fatty liver disease, and factors such as which populations tend to be affected. Contributing to large studies conducted across multiple centers, she also researches long-term outcomes for patients with liver disease, such as hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common type of liver cancer) and cirrhosis. Fox earned her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Washington. She completed a UCSF fellowship in general internal medicine with a particular interest in hepatitis C, receiving training from UCSF hepatologists in viral hepatitis. Fox is internationally recognized as an educator. She lectures around the country and has been working with the Department of Veterans Affairs for more than a decade, developing educational tools and national policies on hepatitis C. She also serves as medical editor of the VA's viral hepatitis and liver disease website. Fox serves on the faculty of UCSF's Hepatitis C Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), which remotely supports providers in underserved and rural areas by offering information and guidance on hepatitis C screening and care via telemedicine.
Dr. Fox is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Dr. Fox is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, San Francisco, CA 94115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Fox 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. Rena K. Fox
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rena K. Fox?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rena K. Fox by calling their office at 415-353-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rena K. Fox a top-rated expert for Hepatitis C?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rena K. Fox is classified as an Advanced expert for Hepatitis C, 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. Rena K. Fox specialize in?
While Dr. Rena K. Fox is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Liver Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Rena K. Fox participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rena K. Fox has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis C. You can view a list of Dr. Rena K. Fox's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rena K. Fox accept my insurance?
Dr. Rena K. Fox accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7900 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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- Advanced
- HepatitisDr. Fox isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Fox isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Liver CancerDr. Fox isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Alopecia AreataDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AnemiaDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)