Salil Soman
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
Radiology At Parnassus – Main Hospital
505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Salil Soman is a neuroradiologist, a specialist in imaging problems involving the brain, spine, head or neck. He cares for patients who have brain tumors, intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding inside the skull), neurodegenerative disorders, strokes and traumatic brain injuries. Soman's research focuses on advancing scientific understanding of brain function, particularly through a noninvasive MRI-based technique called oxygen extraction fraction mapping. He is using this technology to improve the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury and vascular dementia. An educator and mentor, he has developed and taught courses in neuroradiology for medical students, residents and fellows, including introduction to neuroradiology, head and neck imaging, advanced neuroimaging techniques, and spinal pathology. Soman earned his medical degree and completed a residency in radiology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed a fellowship in diagnostic neuroradiology at Stanford University Medical Center, as well as a postdoctoral fellowship in radiology research at the Stanford Radiological Sciences Laboratory and Veterans Affairs Palo Alto. He also has a master's degree in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Previously, he was an assistant professor of radiology and associate director of the neuroradiology fellowship at Harvard Medical School and worked as a staff neuroradiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Dr. Soman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

Dr. Soman is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Soman is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiology
Neuroradiology

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology

Fellowships

Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics GME, Neuroradiology

Hospital Affiliations

Marinhealth Medical Center
Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital
Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Radiology at Parnassus – Main Hospital
505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, San Francisco, CA 94143
Other Locations
Radiology at China Basin
185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, San Francisco, CA 94107

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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Is Dr. Salil Soman a top-rated expert for Stroke?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Salil Soman is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, 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. Salil Soman specialize in?

While Dr. Salil Soman is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Traumatic Brain Injury. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.

Does Dr. Salil Soman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Salil Soman has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Salil Soman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Salil Soman accept my insurance?

Dr. Salil Soman accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-1968 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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