Jennie Taylor

MD MPH

Neuro-oncologist

Dr. Jennie Taylor specializes in caring for adults with primary brain tumors, or tumors that start in the brain. As a member of the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, she is involved in developing new treatment strategies, innovative imaging techniques and comprehensive tumor analyses, with the goal of improving outcomes for patients with brain tumors.

Taylor's research interests include analyzing molecular and imaging markers of resistance to current standard treatments for brain tumors. She also focuses on improving quality of life for patients with primary brain tumors as well as for their caregivers.

Taylor earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She completed an internship in medicine and a residency in neurology at the University of Virginia. She completed a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute while earning a master's degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Taylor is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Society for Neuro-Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

  • Education

    University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 2007

  • Residencies

    University of Virginia Medical Center, Neurology, 2011

  • Fellowships

    Massachusetts General Hospital, Neuro-Oncology, 2012

  • Board Certifications

    Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

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"It's a privilege to hold hands with a patient and their families during difficult times."

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    Unique program supports loved ones caring for patients with brain cancer

    Dr. Taylor serves as co-director of our Neuro-Oncology Gordon Murray Caregiver Program, which supports loved ones caring for patients with brain tumors.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    246 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 16, 2024
    Dr. Taylor is an outstanding neuro-oncologist. Not only do I fully trust her with my medical care and treatment, but she also takes time to review my symptoms and shows that she cares. Even when she runs late I don't mind because she spends how ever much time patients need and addresses any concerns. Excellent.
    Dec 13, 2024
    Dr. Taylor is very easy to talk with and provides excellent feedback.
    Dec 07, 2024
    Dr Taylor always includes me in on my care options and she always goes over my scan results in detail and provides new information regarding support. I appreciate the level of care she provides
    Nov 30, 2024
    Dr. Taylor is by far the best, most compassionate doctor I have ever had. Since we are talking about Neuro-oncology, that is of the upmost importance.
    Nov 19, 2024
    Thank you Dr. Taylor and team.
    Oct 12, 2024
    She was just negative this call and short. Kind of ruined my week when I'm trying to be optimistic and get involved in my care
    Oct 12, 2024
    Dr. Taylor knows me well, understands my status, my priorities, and listens to feedback. She clearly cares about me as an individual and as one of her patients, and respects my opinions. I'm very grateful for her excellent care and guidance.
    Oct 05, 2024
    Hopefully do not need to recommend a nuero oncologist If so I would suggest dr. Taylor
    Jun 12, 2024
    Our experience with UCSF and Dr Taylor has always been positive. We will miss meeting with her.
    May 22, 2024
    Provider made me feel more at ease
    May 09, 2024
    I don't have a specific situation but overall, Dr. Taylor listens well, asks good questions and it's clear that she cares about her patients .
    May 09, 2024
    Dr. Taylor is knowledgeable in her field and I feel confident in following her advice and plan of care.
    May 02, 2024
    I would highly recommend Dr Taylor to looking for a amazing Neuro oncologist
    Apr 30, 2024
    Dr. Taylor was very thorough and compassionate and spent a lot of time with me and answered all questions and reviewed everything with me
    Apr 08, 2024
    Dr. Taylor is very compassionate and supportive Doctor. I saw her joy when I told her that I am feeling better and is improving, She always answer my questions everytime I am asking her. My whole family is very happy that Dr. Taylor is my Oncologist.
    Mar 18, 2024
    Dr. Taylor is great to share with us all aspects. Thank you!
    Dec 23, 2023
    I had technical difficulties and Dr. Taylor was very pleasant and rescheduled the appointment the next day.
    Nov 30, 2023
    I'm very grateful for Dr. Taylor's care, guidance and excellent judgement where my health is concerned.
    Nov 01, 2023
    Dr. Taylor assessed my medical condition Accurately. And provided and provided information that would help me make decisions about options available.
    Oct 24, 2023
    Dr. Taylor consistently gives me the highest quality care I can imagine.
    Oct 19, 2023
    Dr. Jennie Taylor has been my neuro oncologist for many years and she has been very attentive to my needs. Thanks for all you have done!
    Oct 11, 2023
    Clear information provided. Listened and understood when to be serious and when to add levity to a tough conversation. Super focused on solutions and options.
    Oct 10, 2023
    Hopeful I don't need to refer a nuero oncologist
    Sep 19, 2023
    I feel that Dr. Taylor is a superb oncologist, and I am very grateful to be in her care
    Sep 18, 2023
    Our care team was very supportive of our situation.
    Jul 24, 2023
    Dr. Taylor is always honest and open about my status and her recommendations. I have complete trust in her and her excellent judgment and guidance.
    Jul 05, 2023
    The doctor is very attentive. He always listens to our questions and gives clear explanations and recommendations
    Jul 01, 2023
    My options are limited and she did a very good job of explaining why and how.
    Jun 30, 2023
    Dr. Taylor has been excellent in providing clear explanations of MRI's and any questions I may have regarding them.
    May 21, 2023
    Dr. Taylor knows me well and is excellent so far is her knowledge and guidance
    May 19, 2023
    Dr. Taylor was very kind and straight-forward in her explanation about the test results she was showing us.
    Apr 12, 2023
    Dr. Taylor is in my opinion a superb clinician, always thorough, honest, caring, good about discussing details and options. However, I felt somewhat confused as to her recommendations regarding care from this point, and have been worried that there are no options for further care/efforts to prevent or minimize tumor progression or recurrence.
    Mar 23, 2023
    Dr. Taylor is always patient and friendly. I feel I get insight from her and UCSF that is not available where I live.

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