Dr. Sean Woolen
Overview
Dr. Sean Woolen is a radiologist who specializes in abdominal imaging and ultrasound. His expertise encompasses abdominal and pelvic MRI, CT, radiographic imaging and ultrasound, as well as using such techniques to perform image-guided biopsies. He is driven to provide high-value care and believes in putting patients first. He is a member of UCSF's patient experience leadership team and serves as director of the clinical prostate MRI program. Woolen's research focuses on elevating patient-centered care and improving the practice of radiology. His interests include health care policy, contrast media safety, sustainable radiology, prostate MRI and other types of urological imaging. He is a funded investigator, enthusiastic educator and active physician-scientist. Woolen earned his medical degree from Indiana University. He completed a residency in radiology at the University of Michigan, followed by a fellowship in abdominal imaging and ultrasound at UCSF. He also has a master's degree in biology from Purdue University. He is a member of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Society for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI), Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR), and Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU). Woolen has received numerous honors for his research, including awards for quality investigation and best radiology research article from the University of Michigan, a young investigator award from SABI, the RSNA Travel Award, and an award for student excellence in radiology from Indiana University.
Dr. Woolen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Jaundice, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, and Carbuncle.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1975 Fourth St., First Floor, C1422, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sean Woolen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean Woolen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean Woolen by calling their office at 415-476-1568. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sean Woolen a top-rated expert for Boils?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean Woolen is classified as an Advanced expert for Boils, 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. Sean Woolen specialize in?
While Dr. Sean Woolen is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Boils, Jaundice, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Sean Woolen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sean Woolen has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Boils. You can view a list of Dr. Sean Woolen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- BoilsDr. Woolen isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Woolen isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- CarbuncleDr. Woolen isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Woolen isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- FolliculitisDr. Woolen isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Woolen isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Woolen isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.