Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat
Overview
Dr. Steven Pantilat is a palliative care doctor working with patients who have serious illnesses. As a hospitalist, he also specializes in caring for those who are hospitalized. He helps patients and their families create pain management plans and alleviate the stress associated with a serious illness. He directs the UCSF Palliative Care Program. Pantilat's research focuses on improving palliative care for people with serious illnesses and investigating how providers deliver palliative care in a clinical setting. An internationally recognized expert in both hospital medicine and palliative care, he also directs the UCSF Palliative Care Leadership Center, which has trained teams from more than 200 hospitals across the country on how to establish palliative care programs. As a consultant, he has assisted hospitals and health systems across the country with developing their own palliative care programs. Pantilat earned his medical degree from UCSF, where he also completed both a residency and a fellowship in internal medicine.
His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure.
Dr. Pantilat is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat by calling their office at 415-476-4029. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat is classified as an Experienced expert for Liver Failure, 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. Steven Z. Pantilat specialize in?
While Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-4029 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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