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Dr. Elisabeth Askin is a specialist in internal medicine who is particularly interested in managing chronic disease and the medications prescribed for them. Her favorite question to ask new patients is what brings them joy, which she believes should never get lost among questions about symptoms, habits and health history. She enjoys learning about hobbies, travels and other pleasures through these conversations.

Askin grew up in Texas, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and then held a variety of jobs – including magazine intern, coffee shop barista and contraception researcher – before going to medical school. She earned her medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF. While in school, she co-wrote a reference book for medical professionals, students and patients called The Health Care Handbook: A Clear and Concise Guide to the United States Health Care System.

Askin belongs to the Society of General Internal Medicine.

When she isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her two children, reading novels and cycling.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2017

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2017

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2015

  • Education

    Washington University School of Medicine, 2014

  • Languages

    English

My goal is to support my patients individually in the clinic as well as collectively with advocacy in our community and the health care system.

My reviews

4.9

Overall Experience
104 Ratings
About our process
Aug 30, 2024
Sad to see Dr. Askin go, but understand and encouraged to follow her endeavours. Not many places are like that.Made most of short time we had with a short list. Discussed follow up management care and transition. She's a great doc. Encouraging, tries to provide options, and get patients Involved In their own care. Hope my next doc is like that too.
Aug 23, 2024
Dr. Askins has been a very good primary care doctor for me. She was a great help as I recovered from a fall and all the complications related to the fall. I will miss her as a primary care doctor.
Aug 03, 2024
Dr. Askin has been the care provider everyone should aspire to. I will miss her.
Jun 10, 2024
First UCSF doctor to ask my viewpoint about how my care was being handled and addressed. Dr. Askin made it easy and clear that it was okay to say I was disappointed.
Jun 01, 2024
My Primary Physician, Dr. Askin, is an excellent provider.
Mar 30, 2024
She is great
Mar 30, 2024
Diligent follow up, very professional with gentle care, great team work and communication with doctors from other departments on my different conditions. Thank youso very much, Dr. Askin!
Dec 22, 2023
Doctor was very helpful, professional and caring
Dec 22, 2023
Dr Atkins is the most professional, knowledgeable, caring, physicians I've met in a long time. I love her.
Dec 11, 2023
Dr. Askin is amazing!! She obviously read my history and was thoroughly prepared for our meeting. She asked thoughtful and helpful questions. She listened to my answers. She explained some possible approaches. She asked how I wanted to proceed.
Dec 09, 2023
I learned alot from my visit and enjoyed our conversation.
Dec 08, 2023
Dr Askin is a phenomenal physician. I feel fortunate to have her as my PCP
Nov 30, 2023
Care provider could not have been better
Nov 30, 2023
Recommend but she has no room for new patients A UCSF theme
Nov 16, 2023
Dr Askin is outstanding
Oct 27, 2023
I love Dr Askin.
Oct 25, 2023
Dr Askin and her staff took great care of me throughout the visit!
Oct 17, 2023
She's world class!!
Oct 15, 2023
Dr. Askin is an excellent Physician. I am happy to be one of her patients. She is dedicated to caring for her patients and does so with a smile.
Sep 30, 2023
Dr. Askin is a great and professional doctor
Aug 21, 2023
Dr. Askin is a wonderful Primary Physician. She always reviews my concerns, and gives her professional opinion about each one. It is always a pleasure to be in her presence. She is patient, friendly, and always professional.
Aug 20, 2023
I love Dr. Askin.
Aug 02, 2023
Dr. A is great , I wish I could give higher than a 5
Jul 25, 2023
She listened. That's what I needed. And she outlined clear next steps to help me understand what might be wrong with me. But mostly, she seemed genuinely interested and concerned about me.
Jul 25, 2023
Dr. Askin and her staff are wonderful.
Jul 06, 2023
Dr askin is amazing and so thorough . SHe thoughtful kind and caring! She is the best.
Jun 30, 2023
Dr Elizabeth Askin was terrific! She was available when my usual internist was busy. She was outstanding! Thank you
Jun 06, 2023
I am consistently impressed by Dr. Askin care and knowledge. I'm grateful she's my doctor
May 26, 2023
Professional and caring

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