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Dr. Paul Brakeman, MD

Dr. Paul Brakeman, MD

Nephrology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Brakeman, MD is a nephrologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 1 review 5 Star Rating (1 review)

Fetal Treatment Center

1855 4th St San Francisco, CA 94143
Telehealth available

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(800) 793-3887

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Brakeman is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights San Francisco, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Brakeman specializes in the areas of Pediatric Nephrology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • 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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Dr. Brakeman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brakeman

5.0
1 rating, 1 with written review
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Dr. Brakeman is, by far, the best doctor I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He’s intelligent, informative and kind. My daughter has been in his care since she first had kidney issues. She has gone thru 18 months of dialysis and a kidney transplant. She absolutely loves Dr. Brakeman. I know he must be very busy but he somehow makes us feel like we are the only patients in the world. He sits and talks to me as long as I need. He has been a bright light for us in a rather dark time in our lives. He has given my daughter Mira a second chance at life. We are very blessed to have him in our lives.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Seychelle Yarick – Mar 06, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Paul R Brakeman is medical director of the UCSF Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program. He specializes in evaluating and treating pediatric dialysis patients and pediatric kidney transplant patients, as well as children with conditions including...read more

biography

Dr. Paul R. Brakeman is medical director of the UCSF Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program. He specializes in evaluating and treating pediatric dialysis patients and pediatric kidney transplant patients, as well as children with conditions including...read more

  • Nephrology

  • Pediatric Nephrology

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  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Nephrology
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Fetal Treatment Center

Fetal Treatment Center1855 4th St San Francisco, CA 94143
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Fetal Treatment Center

Kidney Clinic744 52nd St # 3 Oakland, CA 94609
2

Kidney Clinic

Kidney Clinic1444 Florida Ave Ste 103 Modesto, CA 95350
3

Pediatric Dialysis Unit

Pediatric Dialysis Unit1825 4th St # 5 San Francisco, CA 94143
4

Pediatric Hypertension Program

Renal Center1825 4th St # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143
5

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

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta

    914 Pine St
    Mount Shasta, CA 96067

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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