HIV Women's Program
The UCSF HIV Women's Program provides culturally sensitive expert care for HIV-infected women and their children, who may or may not be HIV positive. The program addresses the concern that HIV-positive women often neglect their own medical needs because they're caring for dependents.
The service was established under the direction of Dr. Ruth Greenblatt, an infectious disease specialist, and now is directed by Dr. Edward Machtinger, an internist and HIV specialist.
Our services include:
- Access to extensive social, legal and housing services
- Health care for mothers and their children
- Opportunities to enroll in clinical trials
The team includes experts in infectious disease, obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics, as well as developmental psychologists and psychotherapists, nutritionists, pharmacists and social workers. Volunteer lawyers provide legal advice on issues such as workers' rights, guardianship and estate planning.
Doctor referral required
Our locations
Patient education
Our team
-
Edward Machtinger
MD
Primary care doctor and HIV/AIDS specialist -
Lealah Pollock
MD, MS
Family practice physician -
Dominika Seidman
MD
Obstetrician and gynecologist -
David Tran
MD
Psychiatrist -
Beth Chiarelli
LCSW
Social worker -
Jennifer Cocohoba
PharmD
Pharmacist -
Rosalind De Lisser
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Janeen Rojas
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
International Services
If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
Interpreters
UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.
Hospital Stays
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Zion.
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