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Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky is an infectious disease specialist who focuses on serious bacterial and fungal infections as well as complex infections involving bones and joints or surgically implanted hardware. She provides patient consultations in both hospital and clinic settings. She serves as medical director of the UCSF Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Program, which oversees IV antibiotics for patients receiving care at home or a skilled nursing facility.

Bystritsky is interested in health care quality improvement and medical education. She also has an interest in antimicrobial stewardship, a term for efforts to optimize the use of antibiotics – and other agents that work against disease-causing organisms – in ways that improve outcomes for patients and combat the development of drug resistance.

Bystritsky earned her medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed a residency in internal medicine at New York – Presbyterian Hospital, serving as chief resident. She completed her fellowship in infectious diseases at UCSF.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, 2018

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2015

  • Residencies

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2016

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2015

  • Internship

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2013

  • Degree

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2012

  • Languages

    English

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    146 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 25, 2025
    Dr. B goes above and beyond - every time!! Her expertise and passion is as evident as is her care for me. She listens intently, breaks down the medical information in a way I can easily follow and is incredibly patient w my questions. I feel very lucky and grateful to have her as part of my exceptional care team. She is incredible.
    Jun 10, 2025
    This doctor might literally have saved my life.
    Jun 04, 2025
    Dr. B is outstanding. Her depth of knowledge, communication skills, and concern are top shelf.
    May 31, 2025
    Dr Bystritsky is an excellent listener and problem solver, and is sincerely interested in your health and well-being.
    May 17, 2025
    Both providers listened intently to my unusual medical dilemma, which I truly appreciated.
    May 17, 2025
    She is one of those rare birds who puts 120% effort into her work: follow-ups, double checks, never seems rushed or distracted. All this for a fairly minor bacterial infection in my elbow! Hang on to this one.
    May 12, 2025
    Bystritsky is the best doctor I have encountered.
    Apr 21, 2025
    I like her, she's very nice and professional
    Apr 05, 2025
    Very attentive and professional
    Jan 26, 2025
    Rachael is all around EXCELLENT!
    Jan 12, 2025
    Love Doctor Rachael!
    Dec 30, 2024
    Wonderful! She spent time listening and then offered input.
    Dec 10, 2024
    Excellent care provider, thank you
    Nov 26, 2024
    The doctor has been and continues to be an excellent care provider. He staff are just a good as she is.
    Nov 07, 2024
    Very good
    Oct 23, 2024
    Excellent
    Oct 14, 2024
    Love Dr Bytrisky.
    Oct 06, 2024
    The young woman was extremely professional and understanding.We agreed to disagree on a treatment plan. While she was medically correct I was personally other prioritized.
    Sep 26, 2024
    It was a really good experience
    Sep 26, 2024
    She is very good and listens
    Sep 24, 2024
    Dr. Rachel is caring, thoughtful, compassionate, respectful and always listened to me and my husband concerns
    Aug 29, 2024
    Dr. B is wonderful, great listener, smart, easy to talk to. She sets an example for others to follow.
    Jul 24, 2024
    Thank you Dr. Rachel B
    Jul 09, 2024
    Dr brytrisky is the best
    Jul 02, 2024
    Dr. Bystritsky is an excellent doctor! She's not only my favorite, but one of the best doctors I've ever had! I love her and would refer her to anyone.
    Jun 04, 2024
    Dr. B is a star. Great listener, smart, friendly. Sets an example for other docs to follow.
    May 25, 2024
    Dr Bystritsky has been the most responsive and interactive physician I've worked with in the UCSF system.
    May 15, 2024
    I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Bystritsky as part of my care team. I thinks she's wonderful and love that she's part of my care team!
    May 03, 2024
    Dr Bystritsky is excellent. I'm so grateful she's part of my care team.
    Mar 09, 2024
    Dr. Bystritsky has been above and beyond expectations each visit we have had. I would recommend her to anyone
    Nov 12, 2023
    Dr. Bystritsky is great! I think most of her qualities are covered in the questions that I already answered. She's extremely competent and knowledgeable as well as incredibly responsive.
    Sep 09, 2023
    She is a fantastic and caring doctor. She helped to save my life 2 years ago! Love her!
    Aug 20, 2023
    She is a very caring and it is always nice speaking with her.

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