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Dr. Joel Palefsky, MD

Dr. Joel Palefsky, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Palefsky, MD is an infectious disease internist in San Francisco, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients.

Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research and Education (ANCRE) Center

1600 Divisadero St # 3 San Francisco, CA 94143

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(415) 353-7100

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Palefsky specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Joel Palefsky is an expert in infectious diseases and cancers associated with these diseases. He is an internationally recognized expert on the biology, treatment, progression and history of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections of the anus...read more

biography

Dr. Joel Palefsky is an expert in infectious diseases and cancers associated with these diseases. He is an internationally recognized expert on the biology, treatment, progression and history of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections of the anus...read more

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • Mcgill University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research and Education (ANCRE) Center

Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research and Education (ANCRE) Center1600 Divisadero St # 3 San Francisco, CA 94143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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