Dr. Tina T. Shih
Overview
Dr. Tina Shih, a neurologist at the UCSF Epilepsy Center, specializes in treating epilepsy in the elderly, managing patients with drug-resistant seizures and caring for patients who have surgery for epilepsy. She also has expertise in psychiatric conditions related to epilepsy. Shih earned her medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and completed an internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. After a residency in neurology at Columbia University Medical Center, she completed a fellowship in epilepsy at the Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Her research interests include the use of antiepileptic drugs in nursing homes as well as racial and ethnic disparities in epilepsy.
Dr. Shih is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Dravet Syndrome, and Awake Craniotomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
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Dr. Shih 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.
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Memory And Aging Center
Dr. Adam Boxer is a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center who specializes in Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and atypical parkinsonism – in particular, corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy. Boxer obtained his medical and doctoral degrees as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at New York University School of Medicine, a program funded by the National Institutes of Health. He completed a residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center and a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Boxer directs the clinical neurology research unit for the Sandler Neurosciences Center at Mission Bay, as well as the clinical trials program for Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia at the Memory and Aging Center. Boxer received the Edwin Boldrey Award from the San Francisco Neurological Society in 2002 for basic research in neurological disease, the 2005 John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation Alzheimer's Award and a 2009 Hellman Family Foundation fellowship. Dr. Boxer is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Corticobasal Degeneration.
Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic
John De Groot is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. De Groot is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Brain Tumor Center
Nicholas Butowski is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Butowski is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tina T. Shih
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tina T. Shih?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tina T. Shih by calling their office at 415-353-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tina T. Shih a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tina T. Shih is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, 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. Tina T. Shih specialize in?
While Dr. Tina T. Shih is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Tina T. Shih participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tina T. Shih has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Tina T. Shih's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tina T. Shih accept my insurance?
Dr. Tina T. Shih accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Memory LossDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Partial SeizureDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- SeizuresDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob DiseaseDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
- EpilepsyDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Alien Hand SyndromeDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Alien Hand Syndrome.
- AstrocytomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain TumorDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.