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Anthony Kim

MD MS

Medical director, UCSF Stroke Center
Neurologist
Clinical researcher and early adopter of new technologies

Dr. Anthony S. Kim is a vascular neurologist and medical director of the UCSF Stroke Center. He specializes in preventing strokes, managing transient ischemic attacks and strokes, and managing cerebral aneurysms – weak spots in brain arteries that can rupture. Kim primarily cares for patients in the hospital, including those in the neurology intensive care unit. At the UCSF Neurovascular Disease and Stroke Center, he provides follow-up care, initial consultations and second opinions for patients with complex neurovascular disorders. Conditions he treats include arteriovenous and cavernous malformations, carotid stenosis, and intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

In research, Kim's interests include stroke epidemiology, prevention and diagnosis; acute management of stroke; and using information technologies to improve the quality of health care.

Kim earned an undergraduate degree at Brown University and a medical degree at UCSF, where he completed a neurology residency and served as co-chief resident. He completed a fellowship in vascular neurology and earned a master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

  • Education

    UCSF School of Medicine, 2002

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Neurology, 2006

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Vascular Neurology, 2009

  • Board Certifications

    Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I believe in applying the best-available science at the bedside and taking the time to truly understand each patient as an individual.

Where I see patients (1)

    My work

    After a-fib and a stroke, he’s back on his bike

    When Gary – with a history of atrial fibrillation – had a life-threatening stroke, his care team performed an embolectomy. Dr. Kim helped support Gary's full recovery.

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    31 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 05, 2024
    Dr. Anthony Kim provided an excellent evaluation of my stroke. He thoroughly explained what caused the stroke, answered all my questions and provided a new path forward with medications. I very much appreciated Dr. Kim's attention to detail and his concern for my well being.
    Jun 29, 2024
    Care provider extremely involved, very courteous, and provided time until we were finished.
    Dec 14, 2023
    Dr Kim is wonderful. Completely satisfied.
    Dec 01, 2023
    Couldn't be more happy with Dr. Kim's competent and detailed answers to my questions, friendly demeanor and general empathy for my situation
    Oct 20, 2023
    Dr. Kim was very concerned about how I was feeling and he explained my condition very well.
    Sep 03, 2023
    Dr. Kim was excellent!
    Nov 24, 2022
    Dr. Kim was awesome!

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