Jennifer Perkins

MD MBA

Associate Chair, Ambulatory Care
Executive Medical Director, Ambulatory
Co-director, Endocrine Neoplasia Program
Endocrinologist

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Dr. Jennifer Perkins is an endocrinologist who specializes in endocrine neoplasia (tumors of hormone-producing glands, such as adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid tumors) with a focus in thyroid cancers and familial adrenal tumors. As co-director of UCSF's endocrine neoplasia program, she works with surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and other endocrinologists to care for her patients.

Perkins earned her medical degree at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Health and a fellowship in endocrinology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. After completing her medical studies, she earned a master's degree in business administration at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.

Perkins has received numerous teaching awards and published many book chapters and articles on topics related to endocrine neoplasia.

  • Education

    Geisel School of Medicine, MD, 2003

  • Residencies

    VCU Health, Internal Medicine, 2006

  • Fellowships

    Vanderbilt University, Endocrinology, 2009

  • Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I'm passionate about putting patients, their families and loved ones at the center of their care plans as they navigate through their treatment.

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    87 Ratings
    About our process
    Oct 16, 2024
    Dr. Perkins is a wonderful Endocrinologist. She is always "right-on" with great knowledge and sage advise.
    Sep 11, 2024
    Wonderful doctor
    Sep 11, 2024
    I appreciated Dr Perkins' willingness to fit me into her schedule so I could understand results of MRIs better.
    Aug 14, 2024
    Very good experience
    Apr 18, 2024
    Dr. Perkins is really terrific- one of the best physicians I've ever had!
    Mar 07, 2024
    Dr. Perkins is great. She throughly does a wonderful job of answering all my questions, making me feel heard and making sure to follow up with prior concerns or symptoms I have had. She always includes me in on some of the decision we make regarding my treatments. She takes into account how I feel and what I would like to do moving forward.
    Nov 01, 2023
    Dr Perkins always answers my question throughly and she never rushes our time
    Oct 27, 2023
    Excellent!!!
    Sep 29, 2023
    Dr. Perkins has been a superlative doctor whom I greatly trust.
    Sep 01, 2023
    Dr. Jennifer Perkins is a wonderful provider and the epitome of what a great physician should be!
    Jun 29, 2023
    Excellent
    May 03, 2023
    Dr Perkins is very professional and caring
    Mar 10, 2023
    Dr. Perkins is respectful, she listens, and she explains everything clearly. I felt I was a part of the decision-making for my healthcare. She did not rush and gave me all the time I needed. She's wonderful.
    Feb 22, 2023
    Dr. Jennifer Perkins is an amazing doctor and is also so very kind, considerate and caring. She is the absolute best!!!

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