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Dr. Wade Smith, MD

Dr. Wade Smith, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Wade Smith, MD is a neurologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Stroke Clinic

400 Parnassus Ave # 8 San Francisco, CA 94143
Telehealth available
(415) 353-7500

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Smith is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights San Francisco, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

2.1

7 ratings, 1 with written review
5 Star
29%
29%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
71%
71%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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South San Francisco, CA – Jun 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Wade Smith, director of the UCSF Neurovascular Service, specializes in stroke prevention, management of acute stroke, critical care medicine and medical management after stroke. He has expertise in transcranial Doppler techniques for cerebral...read more

biography

Dr. Wade Smith, director of the UCSF Neurovascular Service, specializes in stroke prevention, management of acute stroke, critical care medicine and medical management after stroke. He has expertise in transcranial Doppler techniques for cerebral...read more

  • Neurology

  • Vascular Neurology

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  • University Of Washington

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Stroke Clinic

Stroke Clinic400 Parnassus Ave # 8 San Francisco, CA 94143
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Vascular Laboratory

Vascular Laboratory505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143
2

Vascular Laboratory

Vascular Laboratory400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143
3

Vascular Laboratory

Vascular Laboratory520 Illinois St San Francisco, CA 94143
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    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

  • Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital

    3300 Renner Dr
    Fortuna, CA 95540

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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