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Dr. Donna Ferriero is a neurologist who specializes in caring for children and newborns with complex brain conditions. She earned her medical degree from University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of California. With 47 years of experience in neurology, Dr. Ferriero has dedicated her career to understanding and treating neurological disorders in young patients. She is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, and English.
Dr. Ferriero practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. Her expertise includes treating hydrocephalus, a condition where fluid builds up in the brain, and retinopathy of prematurity, an eye condition that can affect premature babies. She also performs therapeutic hypothermia, a specialized treatment that carefully lowers body temperature to protect the brain after injury.
Dr. Ferriero practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. Her expertise includes treating hydrocephalus, a condition where fluid builds up in the brain, and retinopathy of prematurity, an eye condition that can affect premature babies. She also performs therapeutic hypothermia, a specialized treatment that carefully lowers body temperature to protect the brain after injury.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 47 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Chinese, Spanish, English
- University Of California
- 2 specialties
- 29 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| 47 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi |
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| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY | Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Donna Ferriero has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Donna Ferriero has the following 29 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
47 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of California
Medical School
University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979
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- Dr. Donna Ferriero is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
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- Dr. Donna Ferriero's office is located at 1975 4th St # 3, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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