Dr. Zindaba Linda Kumwenda, MD

Dr. Zindaba Kumwenda is a surgeon and critical care medicine specialist with 37 years of experience in medicine. She completed her medical education at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, building a strong foundation for her dual expertise in surgical procedures and intensive care management. Her extensive experience spans nearly four decades of providing comprehensive care to patients requiring both surgical intervention and critical care support.

Dr. Kumwenda practices at multiple locations throughout San Francisco, including UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, CPMC Van Ness Campus, and California Pacific Medical Center Mission Bernal Campus. She specializes in treating patients with respiratory failure and acute kidney problems. Her procedural expertise includes placing central lines for medication delivery, inserting arterial monitoring lines, and providing therapeutic cooling treatments for critically ill patients.