Jennie Taylor

MD MPH

Neuro-oncologist

Dr. Jennie Taylor specializes in caring for adults with primary brain tumors, or tumors that start in the brain. As a member of the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, she is involved in developing new treatment strategies, innovative imaging techniques and comprehensive tumor analyses, with the goal of improving outcomes for patients with brain tumors.

Taylor's research interests include analyzing molecular and imaging markers of resistance to current standard treatments for brain tumors. She also focuses on improving quality of life for patients with primary brain tumors as well as for their caregivers.

Taylor earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She completed an internship in medicine and a residency in neurology at the University of Virginia. She completed a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute while earning a master's degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Taylor is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Society for Neuro-Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

  • Education

    University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 2007

  • Residencies

    University of Virginia Medical Center, Neurology, 2011

  • Fellowships

    Massachusetts General Hospital, Neuro-Oncology, 2012

  • Board Certifications

    Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    176 Ratings
    About our process
    Feb 08, 2023
    There was a considerable "disconnect" between Dr. Taylor's comments regarding a recent MRI (and my general physical status) and recommendations she gave me for essentially putting my affairs in order. I was very confused and saddened following the consultation essentially uncertain as to whether I am quickly heading downhill or relatively stable.
    Jan 31, 2023
    Great
    Jan 26, 2023
    I am returning to UCSF due to their expertise and professionalism
    Jan 14, 2023
    Care provider is very good from beginning and is the BEST physician to me
    Dec 31, 2022
    I have nothing but good and positive experiences with my care provider
    Dec 25, 2022
    Dr. Taylor always is personable aware connected with my health history and with me personally such that I have total confidence in her judgement and recommendations. I feel she is a superb clinician who truly exhibits empathy and uses her knowledge to benefit me as well as inform me of my status in a realistic and compassionate manner.
    Dec 22, 2022
    Dr. Taylor is a caring compassion and thorough doctor that manages the best care for me.
    Dec 10, 2022
    Great person and doctor
    Dec 06, 2022
    Dr. Taylor is wonderful to work with. Professional knowledgeable and super nice and helpful.
    Nov 09, 2022
    I really trust and enjoy having Dr. Taylor as my care provider.
    Oct 21, 2022
    Dr. Taylor is excellent and very emotionally intelligent; she really listens to me.
    Aug 15, 2022
    Dr. Taylor is so knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. I always look forward to our appointment's.
    Jul 21, 2022
    I am thankful for Dr. Taylor because she's a good Doctor that cares about her patient and patient family too she's a kind of Doctor that has a heart and a very smart one.
    Jul 18, 2022
    Dr Taylor had recommended a medication for me But rather than arranging for it she sent a message to my local oncologist asking that she prescribe it I guess in order to avoid confusion. As things turned out it took nearly 3 days for me to have this prescription in my hands and I was extremely ill during that period. It would have been far better if Dr Taylor might have taken care of arranging the prescription for me at the time of our consultation. Just a suggestion!
    Jul 04, 2022
    PLEASE NOTE THAT I ACTUALLY HAD TWO APPOINTMENTS. THIS RATING PERTAINS TO DR. JENNIE TAYLOR AND NOT THE IMAGING DEPARTMENT.
    Jun 14, 2022
    All good
    Jun 12, 2022
    I must be honest: I was expecting a more detailed description of findings from my surgery and more definite guidance as to what path of treatment (at least first steps) Dr. Taylor feels is best for me. I felt somewhat confused and a little "in the dark" as to what exactly was found and implications of this regarding choice of treatment.
    Jun 04, 2022
    I think Dr Taylor is an incredible Doctor I am thrilled I have her as my Neuro Oncologist!
    Apr 16, 2022
    Dr Taylor is an amazing Doctor and Person
    Mar 05, 2022
    I am receiving the best care I could imagine at UCSF. Dr. Taylor her staff and the staff in radiology are the definition of excellence and empathetic care.
    Feb 27, 2022
    Excellent specialist oncologist for a 2nd opinion
    Feb 05, 2022
    Everything expertly done!
    Jan 11, 2022
    Best Doctor ever!
    Jan 10, 2022
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    Jan 04, 2022
    My provider is great at explaining my medical issues to me so I completely understand. Not just using medical terms that I would have to look up to understand. Great doctor!
    Dec 28, 2021
    I like Dr. Taylor.
    Oct 21, 2021
    Dr. Taylor is the best period.
    Jul 27, 2021
    Dr. Taylor did a great job listening to (and anticipating!) my needs and concerns.
    Jun 12, 2021
    Dr. Taylor treats me as a colleague in addition to making sure my questions and concerns as a patient are fully addressed. I always feel she is fully engaged in making sure I know what's up and what the best choices are for me with my care.
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