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Jennifer Perkins
4.9 out of 5 (87)
Jennifer Perkins

Jennifer Perkins, MD, MBA

Endocrine Oncology

Executive Medical Director, Ambulatory

Endocrinology Clinic at Parnassus
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A-550,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+1 more location
(415) 353-2350
4.9 out of 5 (87)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (87)
Virtual visits available
Endocrinology Clinic at Parnassus
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A-550,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+1 more location
(415) 353-2350

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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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, 2008

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2006

  • Fellowships

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center GME, Endocrinology, Diabet & Metabo, 2009

  • Residencies

    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2006

  • Internship

    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2004

  • Degree

    Geisel School of Medicine, 2003

  • Languages

    English

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

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    87 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 26, 2025
    Dr. Perkins Is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced In her field of specialty and genuinely cares about the health and well being of her patients. It was a great pleasure and honor to visit her for the first time and be her patient. Dr. Perkins had thoroughly reviewed the history of my case, provided neck and throat examination, expert advice, patiently answered my questions and concerns, provided treatment plan and ordered for the follow up tests. In short, Dr. Perkins is an outstanding endocrinology oncology specialist, and a great asset to her patients and to UCSF medical teams.
    Jun 25, 2025
    Dr. Perkins is the best! So intelligent, and kind and was clear with instruction
    May 28, 2025
    Dr. Perkins is one of the very best! She is knowledgeable, patient and extremely kind. I would recommend her highly!
    May 04, 2025
    Dr Perkins is an awesome caregiver. I felt in very good hands and I really feel like giving her a hug after every visit. See explains everything to me so that I understand exactly where I am in my treatment and follow up care. She has always makes me feel at ease and in very competent and caring hands.
    Apr 30, 2025
    She is very thorough and very kind.
    Feb 26, 2025
    Very good experience
    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!

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