Andrea Jackson

MD MAS

Obstetrician and gynecologist
Division Chief, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Gynecologic Subspecialties
Director, Black Women's Health and Livelihood Initiative

Dr. Andrea Jackson is an obstetrician and gynecologist who specializes in providing Black-identifying patients with reproductive health care that meets the needs of the whole person. She also specializes in complex contraception and abortion services, with a particular focus on caring for women who have chronic illnesses. She is chief of the obstetrics, gynecology and gynecologic subspeciality division at UCSF.

Jackson's research focuses on the reproductive health of Black women throughout their lives. She is co-director of the UCSF Black Women's Health and Livelihood Initiative and of EMBRACE, an innovative UCSF perinatal program for Black families that provides racially conscious prenatal and postpartum physical and mental health care.

Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in engineering at Cornell University before earning her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by a fellowship in complex family planning at UCSF. She also has a master of advanced study degree in clinical research from UCSF.

  • Education

    Harvard Medical School, 2007

  • Residencies

    Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Family Planning, 2013

  • Board Certifications

    Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    86 Ratings
    About our process
    Oct 29, 2022
    Dr Jackson was caring and informative. She helped ease my worry and gave me clear next steps regarding my condition. She is wonderful!
    Oct 29, 2022
    There are not enough positive things I can say about Dr. Jackson. She Is the model to which all physicians should aspire.She listens and collaborates with me rather than approaching the visit as a platform for her ideas. She provides ample time to understand what is happening with my body as well as developing a complete understanding of what makes me tick. She is very intelligent and more importantly I trust her. Taking time to develop a relationship with the patient is sorely missing in today's medical model. Yet this is an essential component of being able to diagnose a problem properly. Dr. Jackson Is an asset to the UCSF team.
    Oct 02, 2022
    I am extremely impressed with Dr Jackson. Not only is she completely capable but also kind concerned and extremely knowledgeable.
    Aug 22, 2022
    I was thrilled to tears after meeting with Dr. Jackson. I was beginning to have some doubts about my care at UCSF after being seen by another provider in lieu of my regular doctor but Dr. Jackson revived the reason why I switched carriers to UCSF in the first place. I had some pretty pressing issues that had me extremely worried and had not felt they were adequately addressed or communicated prior to seeing Dr. Jackson. I can't say enough about her advanced knowledge attention compassion and bed side manner. She's definitely now my #2 go to I refuse to see anyone else if my doctor is unavailable.
    Aug 21, 2022
    Dr. Jackson is spectacular which is why I came back. I'm glad I did as this new diagnosis is stressful.
    Jul 17, 2022
    She's an excellent doctor. That's why I'm back after going rogue and switching OB/GYNs after a bad experience with a UCSF receiptionist. (Y'all should really keep tight track of that because it can affect someone's experience.)
    Apr 02, 2022
    Dr Jackson iss one of the best providers I have been to. Shecexplains all options and listenscto her patients. She is wonderful!
    Apr 02, 2022
    This was my first time seeing Dr Jackson. She was so great. I had a problem and a procedure and she was wonderful explaining and being gentle and compassionate during the procedure.
    Feb 28, 2022
    Answered all questions made me feel comfortable very kind bedside manner
    Feb 15, 2022
    SHE IS AMAZING!!!!!
    Feb 12, 2022
    Dr.Jackson was one of the best providers I have seen at UCSF
    Dec 17, 2021
    Dr. Jackson was amazing. She took time to listen to my concerns asked about what I hoped to get out of my birth journey and if there was anything I would change about my past deliveries. I feel very fortunate to being taken care of by her.
    Nov 23, 2021
    Dr. Jackson is everything I look for in a provider. She respected my intelligence and experience gave me all the information and potential next steps and I left feeling a sense of hope and positivity.
    Nov 11, 2021
    Very good care from Dr. She gave me a referral tho and I'm not sure where to find this or if referred provider will contact me.
    Oct 07, 2021
    If was goog but I fet that the provider didn't have my records and history from mu okd pregnancy ( in ucsf) ao I ll needed a risk member team as a provider. So she didn't know some of the answers. And now I need to make an appointment with a la risk pregnancy provider.
    Sep 17, 2021
    Dr. Jackson is the best provider ever!
    Aug 08, 2021
    Dr. Jackson is wonderful. I really feel like she cares about my comfort and concerns and takes a very empathetic approach to her work. She's friendly and a good listener.
    Jun 17, 2021
    I was told that UCSF was an HRT treatment center and that scared me. I was hoping to get an alternative to HRT but almost felt like I was being forced into a decision because that's what UCSF does. when i asked dr jackson what she would do in ny situation i didn't feel confident she had given me the same advice she would take herself. these feelings could all be symotoms and characteristics of my condition but I definitely did not feel like i was speaking with an expert in my condition.
    May 15, 2021
    This doctor gave me hope and an action plan for care.
    Apr 29, 2021
    Excellent clinician.

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