Overview
Richard Tsai is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tsai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Brown Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1500 Owens 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.
2 Clinical Trials
Memory And Aging Center
Dr. Adam Boxer is a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center who specializes in Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and atypical parkinsonism – in particular, corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy. Boxer obtained his medical and doctoral degrees as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at New York University School of Medicine, a program funded by the National Institutes of Health. He completed a residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center and a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Boxer directs the clinical neurology research unit for the Sandler Neurosciences Center at Mission Bay, as well as the clinical trials program for Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia at the Memory and Aging Center. Boxer received the Edwin Boldrey Award from the San Francisco Neurological Society in 2002 for basic research in neurological disease, the 2005 John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation Alzheimer's Award and a 2009 Hellman Family Foundation fellowship. Dr. Boxer is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Corticobasal Degeneration.
Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic
John De Groot is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. De Groot is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Memory And Aging Center
Dr. William Seeley works at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. He cares for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In 2011, Seeley was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for his research on understanding FTD and other neurodegenerative diseases. His research focuses on why dementias target specific nerve cell populations. The goal is to discover what makes brain tissues susceptible or resistant to degeneration and to translate these findings into new treatments. Seeley earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals in Boston, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Dr. Seeley is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Tsai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Tsai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Tsai by calling their office at 415-502-7627. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Tsai a top-rated expert for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Tsai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, 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. Richard Tsai specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Tsai is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Richard Tsai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Tsai has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Tsai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Tsai accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Tsai accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-502-7627 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
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Tsai isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Tsai isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Tsai isDistinguished. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- Advanced
- Brown SyndromeDr. Tsai isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Tsai isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- DementiaDr. Tsai isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Tsai isAdvanced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.