Wade S. Smith

MD PhD

Neurologist
Critical care specialist
Director, UCSF Neurovascular Service
Band member of Bubba's Taxi – on saxophone, guitar and vocals

Dr. Wade Smith, director of the UCSF Neurovascular Service, specializes in stroke prevention, management of acute stroke, critical care medicine and medical management after stroke. He has expertise in transcranial Doppler techniques for cerebral blood-flow monitoring. As a neurointensivist – a specialist in both critical care and neurology – he directs UCSF's 16-bed neurological intensive care unit, dedicated to patients with neurological injuries. He evaluates many patients who have been referred for a second or third opinion, though he also evaluates patients who are seeing a neurologist for the first time.

Smith earned both his medical degree and a doctorate in neurophysiology from the University of Washington. He completed a residency as well as a fellowship in critical care medicine at UCSF.

  • Education

    University of Washington, 1989

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Neurology, 1993

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Critical Care, 1994

  • Board Certifications

    Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I want to ensure that anyone having a stroke in our country can get rapid access to the best care possible, as patients do at UCSF.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    39 Ratings
    About our process
    Oct 15, 2024
    Dr. Wade Smith is fantastic..
    May 03, 2024
    The best doctor I ever had in terms of competence and care
    Mar 25, 2024
    Dr Smith is just the best. You should clone him. Thanks so much for years of outstanding care. He's our friend.
    Mar 09, 2024
    Doctor was very knowledgeable answered all our questions
    Jan 07, 2024
    Dr Wade Smith is just the best. So lucky to be his patient.
    Dec 25, 2023
    Meeting with Dr. Smith was a superlative experience.
    Sep 09, 2023
    Dr. Smith is incredibly knowledgeable and very caring
    Sep 04, 2023
    He came across as a nice, courteous doctor who tried his best to help.
    Jul 07, 2023
    Dr. Wade has provided me with excelllent care for decades
    Jun 16, 2023
    I hve known wade for many years He s competent and caring
    Jun 10, 2023
    Dr. Wade Smith is a truly superb physician!
    Apr 14, 2023
    Dr Smith is wonderful - leads his field and so kind. I appreciate so much being his patient.
    Mar 19, 2023
    The care provider was incredibly professional while displaying empathy for the situation, including everyone's input and listening. Amazed at his knowledge as well as his ability to understand the patient.

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