Steve Braunstein
Expertise in
38
conditions
Expertise in
38
conditions
1600 Divisadero St., Basement Level, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Steve Braunstein is a radiation oncologist who cares for both adult and pediatric patients. He specializes in treating brain and spinal tumors, sarcomas, lymphoma and pediatric cancers. He also provides palliative radiotherapy to reduce symptoms in patients with advanced cancer. His expertise encompasses a number of technologies that use radiation as therapy, with a special focus on intraoperative radiotherapy and radiosurgery – using targeted high-dose radiation to destroy tumors, either as an alternative to surgical procedures or in combination with them. Braunstein's primary areas of research include improving radiation planning and treatment through the use of both gene marker analysis and advanced imaging technologies. He also studies how to improve the coordination, timing and delivery of health care that involves a variety of disciplines, including symptom management and cancer specialties. After earning his medical degree as well as a doctorate in biomedical sciences at New York University School of Medicine, Braunstein completed a residency in radiation oncology at UCSF. Braunstein is program director of UCSF's residency program and has a special interest in educating residents and medical students. He received a UCSF Medical Center Exceptional Physician Award in 2013. Braunstein serves as an editor for the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics. He belongs to the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Children's Oncology Group, Radiological Society of North America, North American Skull Base Society, International Gamma Knife Research Foundation and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society. He is active on committees within the National Cancer Institute, Children's Oncology Group and NRG Oncology.

Dr. Braunstein is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Osteotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 201 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

New York University School Of Medicine, MD, 2009

Residency

University of CA San Francisco -Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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  • POS
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  • HMO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Wellcare
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Locations

Radiation Oncology at Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero St., Basement Level, San Francisco, CA 94115
Other Locations
Radiation Oncology at Parnassus
505 Parnassus Ave., Room L-75, San Francisco, CA 94143
Radiation Oncology at Mission Bay
1825 Fourth St., First Floor, Room L1101, 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. Steve Braunstein

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steve Braunstein?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Steve Braunstein by calling their office at 415-353-7175. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Steve Braunstein a top-rated expert for Meningioma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steve Braunstein is classified as an Elite expert for Meningioma, 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. Steve Braunstein specialize in?

While Dr. Steve Braunstein is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Brain Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Steve Braunstein participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Steve Braunstein has published 201 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Steve Braunstein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Steve Braunstein accept my insurance?

Dr. Steve Braunstein accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7175 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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