Summary

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.

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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

Neuro-Intensive Care Nursery (NICN)

1975 4th St # 3San Francisco, CA 94143

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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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donna Ferriero

  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donna Ferriero has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donna Ferriero has the following 29 areas of expertise

  • Bacterial Meningitis
  • Brain Disorder
  • Brain Hypoxia-Ischemia
  • Brain Injuries
  • Brain Ischemia
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Check-up
  • Chronic Brain Injury
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Electroencephalography (EEG)
  • Fetal Diseases
  • Gliosis
  • Immunization
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage (Bleeding In The Brain)
  • Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction
  • Movement Disorders
  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Neurologist
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Persistent Vegetative State
  • Physical
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Strep Infection (Streptococcal Infections)
  • Stroke
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
  • Vaccination
  • Vision Disorders

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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Which hospitals is Dr. Donna Ferriero affiliated with?
Dr. Donna Ferriero is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
Where is Dr. Donna Ferriero's office located?
Dr. Donna Ferriero's office is located at 1975 4th St # 3, San Francisco, CA, 94143.

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