Overview
Vivien Abad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Abad is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Sleep Paralysis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
2690 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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. Vivien Abad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivien Abad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivien Abad by calling their office at 650-721-7557. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vivien Abad a top-rated expert for Drowsiness?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivien Abad is classified as an Advanced expert for Drowsiness, 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. Vivien Abad specialize in?
While Dr. Vivien Abad is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Vivien Abad participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vivien Abad has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Drowsiness. You can view a list of Dr. Vivien Abad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vivien Abad accept my insurance?
Dr. Vivien Abad accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Chinese Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-721-7557 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
- Advanced
- DrowsinessDr. Abad isAdvanced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Abad isAdvanced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- NarcolepsyDr. Abad isAdvanced. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Experienced
- InsomniaDr. Abad isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Abad isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Sleep ParalysisDr. Abad isExperienced. Learn about Sleep Paralysis.