Dr. Sarah French
Overview
Dr. Sarah French is a rheumatologist who specializes in caring for patients with complex systemic rheumatic diseases, including lupus and scleroderma. She serves as co-director of the UCSF Scleroderma Clinic. One focus of French's research is scleroderma's effects on the heart and lungs; another is improving care for patients with osteoporosis. French earned her medical degree at UCSF. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and returned to UCSF to complete a fellowship in rheumatology, serving as chief fellow.
Dr. French is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Lupus Nephritis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1, 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. Sarah French
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah French?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sarah French by calling their office at 415-353-2497. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sarah French a top-rated expert for Scleroderma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sarah French is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scleroderma, 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. Sarah French specialize in?
While Dr. Sarah French is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Sarah French participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sarah French has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scleroderma. You can view a list of Dr. Sarah French's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sarah French accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarah French accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2497 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
- SclerodermaDr. French isDistinguished. Learn about Scleroderma.
- ScleromaDr. French isDistinguished. Learn about Scleroma.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. French isDistinguished. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Advanced
- Eosinophilic FasciitisDr. French isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Fasciitis.
- Lupus NephritisDr. French isAdvanced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Experienced
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. French isExperienced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. French isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- DermatomyositisDr. French isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. French isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Eosinophilia-Myalgia SyndromeDr. French isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)