Dr. Thomas M. Link
Overview
Dr. Thomas M. Link is chief of the musculoskeletal imaging section in the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. As clinical director of the department's Musculoskeletal Quantitative Imaging Research (MQIR) group, he has a strong interest in translational research (using study findings to establish new treatments or diagnostic methods). The main focuses of MQIR are: imaging of osteoporosis, particularly developing new techniques for assessing bone quality and density; applying new imaging techniques to the assessment of osteoarthritis and cartilage, and to preventing cartilage degeneration; new imaging sequences for musculoskeletal imaging at high field; and MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound for treatment of bony abnormalities. Link earned his medical degree at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany. He completed his medical residency in Münster, Germany. He completed a research fellowship in radiology at UCSF. Link was a vice chair in the radiology department at the Technical University of Munich before joining UCSF in 2003.
Dr. Link is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Synovitis, MAGIC Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 398 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1725 Montgomery St., Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94111
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Cerebrovascular & Stroke Program
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Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas M. Link
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas M. Link?
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Is Dr. Thomas M. Link a top-rated expert for Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas M. Link is classified as an Distinguished expert for Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, 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. Thomas M. Link specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas M. Link is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Synovitis, and MAGIC Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Thomas M. Link participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas M. Link has published 398 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas M. Link'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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- Distinguished
- Sandhaus Ben-Ami SyndromeDr. Link isDistinguished. Learn about Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome.
- SynovitisDr. Link isDistinguished. Learn about Synovitis.
- Advanced
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis
- Fractured SpineDr. Link isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- LiposarcomaDr. Link isAdvanced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- MAGIC SyndromeDr. Link isAdvanced. Learn about MAGIC Syndrome.
- MelorheostosisDr. Link isAdvanced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AlkaptonuriaDr. Link isExperienced. Learn about Alkaptonuria.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Link isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Link isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Link isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Link isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.