Dr. Heather Fullerton, MD, MAS

Dr. Heather Fullerton, MD, MAS is a world-class pediatric vascular neurologist located at 185 Berry Street in San Francisco, California. She is the Medical Director of the Pediatric Brain Center and the founding president of the International Pediatric Stroke Organization. Dr. Fullerton specializes in caring for children who have strokes and established the UCSF Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Center.

At Dr. Heather Fullerton's institution, stress-free visits are guaranteed, with accommodations, admission, discharge, and procedure prep all covered. The team of specialists at the institution handle conditions ranging from the common to the most rare, ensuring extraordinary care for every child.

Dr. Fullerton's research projects focus on identifying risk factors for recurrent childhood stroke, studying blood vessel abnormalities in children with stroke, and investigating the role of infection in childhood stroke. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas at Austin and earned her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her residency in pediatrics, followed by a residency and fellowship in child neurology at UCSF, where she also obtained a master of advanced study degree in clinical research.

With over 500 UCSF investigators researching cures for hundreds of childhood and adult diseases, Dr. Heather Fullerton is dedicated to protecting the brains of children from stroke so they can reach their full potential. Visit her institution for world-class care and the best provider for your child's needs.