Pediatric stroke specialists in San Francisco, California

The UCSF Pediatric Brain Center, located at 1825 4th Street in San Francisco, California, is a world-class institution dedicated to providing exceptional care for children with neurological conditions. Our team of experts includes specialists in general neurology and neurosurgery, as well as in specific conditions such as headaches, epilepsy, stroke, and brain tumors. We are committed to providing stress-free visits for our patients and their families, offering accommodations, admission, discharge, and procedure prep services. At the Pediatric Brain Center, we believe in the power of collaboration and connection. Our experts work together to reach the right diagnosis and treatment plan quickly, ensuring the best possible care for every child. As part of a leading medical research institution, we stay at the forefront of new findings and treatments, providing our patients with cutting-edge care.

The UCSF Pediatric Lipid Clinic, located at 2401 Shadelands Drive in Walnut Creek, California, provides comprehensive care for children with lipid disorders that affect their blood fat levels. Our world-class doctors specialize in diagnosing and managing genetic lipid disorders, as well as secondary causes like diabetes or kidney disease. Through a combination of diet modifications, exercise, and medication, we work to achieve normal lipid levels and prevent heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis in our young patients. Established in 1971, our clinic has been at the forefront of research on lipid disorders and atherosclerosis, leading to valuable discoveries in the field. We offer training for residents, fellows, and practicing physicians in the diagnosis and management of lipid disorders. In addition, our facility provides a wide range of family-friendly amenities, including certified child life specialists, social workers, art therapy, music therapy, and educational programs to support children and families during their hospital stay.

The UCSF Pediatric Neurointerventional Radiology Clinic, located at 1975 4th Street in San Francisco, California, is a world-class institution dedicated to providing extraordinary care for children with vascular conditions involving the central nervous system. Our team of radiologists uses advanced imaging technologies and minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat conditions such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, strokes, and fractured vertebrae. We work closely with specialists in head and neck surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, and radiation oncology to provide personalized care for each patient and family. Our minimally invasive approach offers greater safety, less pain, and shorter recovery times compared to traditional surgery.

UCSF Pediatric Cerebrovascular & Stroke Program is a world-class institution located in San Francisco, California, United States. Specializing in providing extraordinary care for children with neurovascular conditions, the program is one of the few centers in the country with highly specialized comprehensive care for complex disorders affecting blood supply to the brain and spinal cord. With a team of board-certified pediatric and vascular neurologists, the program offers advanced diagnostic imaging and treatments for conditions such as strokes, moyamoya, arteriovenous malformations, brain aneurysms, and more. The institution also leads national studies to improve the prevention and treatment of pediatric stroke, giving patients access to cutting-edge clinical trials.

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.