Wade Smith, MD, PhD

Dr. Wade Smith is a neurologist and neurological surgeon who specializes in treating complex brain and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCSF Medical Center, bringing 37 years of dedicated experience to his practice. His dual expertise in both neurology and neurological surgery allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients with neurological disorders. Dr. Smith is fluent in Spanish, Tagalog, and English.

Dr. Smith practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. He focuses on treating patients who have experienced strokes, including those with bleeding in the brain and blocked arteries in the neck. His expertise includes performing ultrasound tests to check blood flow in the carotid arteries and using specialized cooling treatments for brain protection. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.