Dr. Wade S. Smith
Overview
Dr. Wade Smith, director of the UCSF Neurovascular Service, specializes in stroke prevention, management of acute stroke, critical care medicine and medical management after stroke. He has expertise in transcranial Doppler techniques for cerebral blood-flow monitoring. As a neurointensivist – a specialist in both critical care and neurology – he directs UCSF's 16-bed neurological intensive care unit, dedicated to patients with neurological injuries. He evaluates many patients who have been referred for a second or third opinion, though he also evaluates patients who are seeing a neurologist for the first time. Smith earned both his medical degree and a doctorate in neurophysiology from the University of Washington. He completed a residency as well as a fellowship in critical care medicine at UCSF.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 114 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
520 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor, Suite 501, San Francisco, CA 94143
505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, San Francisco, CA 94143
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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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, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, 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. Wade S. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wade S. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wade S. Smith by calling their office at 415-353-8897. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wade S. Smith a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wade S. Smith is classified as an Elite expert for Stroke, 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. Wade S. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Wade S. Smith is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Wade S. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wade S. Smith has published 114 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Wade S. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wade S. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Wade S. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-8897 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
- StrokeDr. Smith isElite. Learn about Stroke.
- Distinguished
- EmbolectomyDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Embolectomy.
- ThrombectomyDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Advanced
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- ApoplexyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.