Elisabeth Askin

MD

Internist
Mom and author

Dr. Elisabeth Askin is a specialist in internal medicine who is particularly interested in managing chronic disease and the medications prescribed for them. Her favorite question to ask new patients is what brings them joy, which she believes should never get lost among questions about symptoms, habits and health history. She enjoys learning about hobbies, travels and other pleasures through these conversations.

Askin grew up in Texas, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and then held a variety of jobs – including magazine intern, coffee shop barista and contraception researcher – before going to medical school. She earned her medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF. While in school, she co-wrote a reference book for medical professionals, students and patients called The Health Care Handbook: A Clear and Concise Guide to the United States Health Care System.

Askin belongs to the Society of General Internal Medicine.

When she isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her two children, reading novels and cycling.

  • Education

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 2014

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2017

  • Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

My goal is to support my patients individually in the clinic as well as collectively with advocacy in our community and the health care system.

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    140 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 30, 2024
    Sad to see Dr. Askin go, but understand and encouraged to follow her endeavours. Not many places are like that.Made most of short time we had with a short list. Discussed follow up management care and transition. She's a great doc. Encouraging, tries to provide options, and get patients Involved In their own care. Hope my next doc is like that too.
    Aug 23, 2024
    Dr. Askins has been a very good primary care doctor for me. She was a great help as I recovered from a fall and all the complications related to the fall. I will miss her as a primary care doctor.
    Aug 03, 2024
    Dr. Askin has been the care provider everyone should aspire to. I will miss her.
    Jun 10, 2024
    First UCSF doctor to ask my viewpoint about how my care was being handled and addressed. Dr. Askin made it easy and clear that it was okay to say I was disappointed.
    Jun 01, 2024
    My Primary Physician, Dr. Askin, is an excellent provider.
    Mar 30, 2024
    She is great
    Mar 30, 2024
    Diligent follow up, very professional with gentle care, great team work and communication with doctors from other departments on my different conditions. Thank youso very much, Dr. Askin!
    Dec 22, 2023
    Doctor was very helpful, professional and caring
    Dec 22, 2023
    Dr Atkins is the most professional, knowledgeable, caring, physicians I've met in a long time. I love her.
    Dec 11, 2023
    Dr. Askin is amazing!! She obviously read my history and was thoroughly prepared for our meeting. She asked thoughtful and helpful questions. She listened to my answers. She explained some possible approaches. She asked how I wanted to proceed.
    Dec 09, 2023
    I learned alot from my visit and enjoyed our conversation.
    Dec 08, 2023
    Dr Askin is a phenomenal physician. I feel fortunate to have her as my PCP
    Nov 30, 2023
    Care provider could not have been better
    Nov 30, 2023
    Recommend but she has no room for new patients A UCSF theme
    Nov 16, 2023
    Dr Askin is outstanding
    Oct 27, 2023
    I love Dr Askin.
    Oct 25, 2023
    Dr Askin and her staff took great care of me throughout the visit!
    Oct 17, 2023
    She's world class!!
    Oct 15, 2023
    Dr. Askin is an excellent Physician. I am happy to be one of her patients. She is dedicated to caring for her patients and does so with a smile.
    Sep 30, 2023
    Dr. Askin is a great and professional doctor
    Aug 21, 2023
    Dr. Askin is a wonderful Primary Physician. She always reviews my concerns, and gives her professional opinion about each one. It is always a pleasure to be in her presence. She is patient, friendly, and always professional.
    Aug 20, 2023
    I love Dr. Askin.
    Aug 02, 2023
    Dr. A is great , I wish I could give higher than a 5
    Jul 25, 2023
    She listened. That's what I needed. And she outlined clear next steps to help me understand what might be wrong with me. But mostly, she seemed genuinely interested and concerned about me.
    Jul 25, 2023
    Dr. Askin and her staff are wonderful.
    Jul 06, 2023
    Dr askin is amazing and so thorough . SHe thoughtful kind and caring! She is the best.
    Jun 30, 2023
    Dr Elizabeth Askin was terrific! She was available when my usual internist was busy. She was outstanding! Thank you
    Jun 06, 2023
    I am consistently impressed by Dr. Askin care and knowledge. I'm grateful she's my doctor
    May 26, 2023
    Professional and caring
    May 24, 2023
    I absolutely love my doctor I feel she always does what's best for me. She listen to me and takes in consideration everything I tell her.
    May 19, 2023
    Dr. Askin is very efficient and a very good Doctor. She cares for her patients.
    May 19, 2023
    DOCTOR IS A 5 STAR EXPERT IN MY OPINION. I HAVE SEEN MANY DOCTORS AT USCSF AND CPMC AND DOCTOR ASKIMS IS THE BEST
    May 19, 2023
    Dr. Askin Is friendly, professional, and listens attentively, before evaluating my health. --She always gives me time to talk about my health & feelings. She gives instructions that help, and calls medicine prescription(s) into my pharmacy, only if needed. --I appreciate the time she spends with me during my appointment, and I am glad to be her patient.
    Mar 07, 2023
    Dr Askin is exceedingly smart, insightful, and expert at explaining what I need to know
    Mar 07, 2023
    She is OUTSTANDING
    Feb 28, 2023
    Her knowledge and expertise is clear and her care and concern as well. She listens carefully to my concerns, does the needed exam and when she feels I would be best served by a specialist makes a referral and follows up to make sure it happened and provides help if I had any trouble doing so. She is rare in that she understands and does not treat the psychic pain from my depression and anxiety as any less real or important as all other physical discomfort and pain and has consulted a trusted psychiatrist on my behalf for information and refers to newer treatments available, tracks my attempts to lessen one of them that gives research proven concerning side effects and recommendations for titration plan when my first attempt was unsuccessful and continues to advocate for me to find a psychiatrist for ongoing care, emphasizing that I would receive needed care from a specialist.
    Feb 04, 2023
    Dr. Askin is very thorough with her decisions and advice. She researches everything related to the problem, before advising a patient. I feel comfortable in her presence, & follow her advice.
    Feb 02, 2023
    Dr. Askin was great, so much so that I wouldn't mind having her as my primary doctor.
    Jan 15, 2023
    I love Dr. Askin. Very happy with her. She is generous with her time and she listens.
    Jan 06, 2023
    VERY KIND AND THOUGHTFUL
    Dec 17, 2022
    Dr. Askin was thoughful, comprehensive in exam and in discussion on follow up.
    Dec 11, 2022
    I have a pleasant experience with my Dr.

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