Overview
Dr. Teresa N. Sparks is an obstetrician who specializes in maternal-fetal medicine, managing the health concerns of both mother and fetus through all stages of pregnancy. She cares for women with high-risk pregnancies and those who are considering a high-risk pregnancy. She also specializes in clinical genetics, addressing genetic conditions that affect a woman or baby during pregnancy. Sparks' research investigates the causes of nonimmune hydrops fetalis, a complication of pregnancy that occurs when excessive fluid accumulates in the fetus. Her work focuses on identifying the condition's genetic causes, with the goal of developing more targeted approaches to care both before and after birth. Sparks earned her medical degree at UCSF. She completed a residency through the obstetrics and gynecology program of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She then completed a combined fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine and clinical genetics at UCSF. Sparks is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, and American Medical Association.
Dr. Sparks is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Alpha Thalassemia.
Dr. Sparks is board certified in American Board Of OB/Gyn/Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, Clinical Genetics And Genomics, and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Sparks is currently accepting new patients.
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1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sparks has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
David Stevenson is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Stevenson is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Newborn Jaundice, Bilirubin Encephalopathy, and Jaundice.
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Dr. Roberta Keller is a neonatologist, an expert in caring for critically ill newborns. She specializes in those with congenital lung or heart disease. She is director of the program providing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an artificial lung system, for newborns. Keller's research addresses lung and heart disorders affecting newborns, such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia and patent ductus arteriosus. Numerous journals have published her studies. Keller completed a medical degree, residency in pediatrics and fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at UCSF, and she was awarded the Glaser Pediatric Research Network fellowship. She is coordinator of the UCSF Neonatology Clinical Consensus Program. Dr. Keller is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Dr. Keller is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Keller is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Teresa N. Sparks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Teresa N. Sparks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Teresa N. Sparks by calling their office at 415-353-3400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Teresa N. Sparks a top-rated expert for Fetal Edema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Teresa N. Sparks is classified as an Elite expert for Fetal Edema, 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. Teresa N. Sparks specialize in?
While Dr. Teresa N. Sparks is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Teresa N. Sparks participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Teresa N. Sparks has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fetal Edema. You can view a list of Dr. Teresa N. Sparks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Teresa N. Sparks accept my insurance?
Dr. Teresa N. Sparks accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-3400 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
- Elite
- Alpha ThalassemiaDr. Sparks isElite. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- Fetal EdemaDr. Sparks isElite. Learn about Fetal Edema.
- Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
- Hydrops FetalisDr. Sparks isElite. Learn about Hydrops Fetalis.
- PolyhydramniosDr. Sparks isElite. Learn about Polyhydramnios.
- Distinguished
- GastroschisisDr. Sparks isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Advanced
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- HerniaDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Intrauterine Growth RestrictionDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
- MicrognathiaDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Micrognathia.
- MosaicismDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Mosaicism.
- Neonatal Ovarian CystDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Neonatal Ovarian Cyst.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Chromosome 13q DuplicationDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Chromosome 13q Duplication.
- Clouston SyndromeDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Clouston Syndrome.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.