Daniel Pound is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pound is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

Abdul Razzak is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Liver Failure, Necrosis, and Protein Deficiency. Dr. Razzak is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Stephanie Cheng is a palliative care specialist who provides supportive care for patients with terminal or life-altering illnesses. With a primary focus on managing symptoms for patients with cancer, she also facilitates group medical visits – which can help patients with chronic conditions improve their self-care skills – through the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. She has a special interest in relieving symptoms and improving quality of life through a whole-person approach that considers each patient's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. Cheng co-created group medical visits that center on teaching patients integrative approaches to treat common cancer-related symptoms. She also co-leads group medical visits focused on self-compassion based on research-informed practices developed by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. A nature and forest therapy guide, she also facilitates virtual forest therapy walks, which are based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku , or forest bathing, and involve therapeutic immersion in nature. Cheng has a long-standing meditation practice and has completed trainings in chaplaincy through the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies, mind-body techniques through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, and awakening joy practices with meditation teacher James Baraz. She also completed a two-year program focused on illness, aging, death and compassionate action from a contemplative perspective through Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center and Metta Institute. After studying anthropology, Cheng earned her medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. She completed a residency in family medicine at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (a UCSF affiliate), followed by a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine, with a focus on integrative medicine, at the George Washington University. Cheng is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. She is passionate about planetary health and serves as a faculty affiliate at the UCSF Center for Climate, Health and Equity. Outside of work, Cheng enjoys spending time with her family and dog, as well as playing the harp. Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Oligodendroglioma, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

Phillip So is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. So has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. So is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Sepsis, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Gastrostomy.

Michael Rabow is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rabow is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Melissa Goebel is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Her top area of expertise is Liver Failure.

Catherine Seeley is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Her top area of expertise is Liver Failure.

Monica Rosenthal is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California.

Monique Schaulis is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California.

Marlena Tang is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California.

Dr. Natalie Young is a geriatrician and palliative medicine doctor who cares for adults with cancer or other serious illnesses. She helps patients manage their symptoms and treatment side effects, and discusses advance care planning with them. Young's research interests include making comprehensive geriatric assessments part of routine cancer care for older adults and improving the care of patients living with dementia. Young earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She completed a fellowship in geriatrics and palliative medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Young enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the Bay Area and cooking. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

Dr. Paul Lindenfeld is a palliative care specialist whose focus is patients with serious chronic medical conditions, including cancer; pulmonary fibrosis (in which scarred lung tissue makes it increasingly difficult to breathe); advanced congestive heart failure; advanced kidney disease; advanced liver disease; and neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He helps patients manage their symptoms and assists them with advance care planning. In his research, Lindenfeld is interested in improving pain management for patients receiving palliative care, looking especially at cancer pain and chemotherapy-induced nerve pain. Other interests include repurposing currently available medications to better relieve symptoms and developing new treatment options for pain. Lindenfeld earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Washington, followed by a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Lindenfeld is passionate about teaching palliative medicine to medical and pharmacy students. Before specializing in this field, he worked in primary care for 13 years. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation and Muscle Spasms.

Dr. Kara Bischoff is a palliative care physician who treats patients with a range of serious illnesses, including neurologic diseases, heart failure, chronic lung diseases and cancer. She sees patients in the clinic as well as the hospital. She serves as medical director of UCSF's palliative care program. Bischoff earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF, where she also served as chief resident. She then completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at UCSF. Bischoff is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She is a mother, a Bay Area native and an outdoor enthusiast. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Liver Failure, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Chronic Pain.

Silvia Mccandlish is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mccandlish is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Battle is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California.

Daniel Dutcher is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dutcher has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His top area of expertise is Arteriovenous Malformation.

Joel Cho is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. His top area of expertise is Atherectomy.

Dr. Brieze Bell is an internal medicine doctor who specializes in palliative care, hospital medicine and integrative medicine. She is passionate about accompanying her patients in each stage of their health journeys, from safeguarding wellness through preventive care to supporting them and their loved ones during serious illness. She focuses on improving her patents' quality of life, helping them manage symptoms and providing care for people living with cancer that focuses on each patient's own goals and optimizes wellness by integrating conventional treatments with complementary therapies. As a hospital medicine doctor, she coordinates and optimizes care for patients admitted to the hospital. In her research, Bell investigates the use of integrative palliative care techniques, including psychedelic medications, to improve quality of life for people living with cancer. She also studies the impact of integrative therapies on the quality of hospital-based care. Bell is dedicated to educating medical students about how internal medicine, palliative care and integrative medicine intersect, and how they can be applied in the care of all patients. Bell earned her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed a residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. She completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in integrative medicine at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. Bell's personal pleasures and interests include spending time with her family and dog, doing yoga and other mindfulness practices, and engaging in social justice work and many outdoor activities.

Dr. Ken Rosenfeld is a palliative care specialist. He helps manage the myriad needs of seriously ill patients, including by relieving pain and other physical symptoms, promoting emotional and spiritual well-being, supporting families, and ensuring each patient receives care that honors their values. Rosenfeld's research broadly looks at how to improve care quality for patients and families affected by serious illness. Specific topics include redesigning care delivery systems, addressing spiritual needs and improving medical education on palliative care. Rosenfeld earned his medical degree at UCSF. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; both facilities are affiliates of Harvard Medical School.

Sarah Sedki is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Her top area of expertise is Phantom Limb Pain.

Diane Portman is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Her top areas of expertise are Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Opioid Induced Constipation, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Dr. J. Ben Arevalo is a pain medicine and palliative care physician who treats patients with cancer. He helps patients maximize their quality of life by managing symptoms related to cancer, as well as side effects of treatment, including pain, fatigue, nausea, low appetite, insomnia, anxiety and shortness of breath. He also supports patients and their families with medical decision making and advance care planning. Arevalo has a special interest in caring for patients with hematologic (blood) cancers, including leukemia, myeloma and lymphoma, as well as patients with complex and treatment-resistant pain. He values the deep connections and enduring partnerships that he forms with patients and their families. Arevalo earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Chicago, where he also served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative care at UCSF. Arevalo also earned a master of business administration degree at Harvard Business School. Before joining UCSF, he worked as an emergency medicine physician and as a flight physician on a medical helicopter.

Jules Vieaux is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. His top area of expertise is Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

Emily Tsanotelis is a Palliative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Her top area of expertise is Opioid Induced Constipation.