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Kwame Adjepong, MD

He | Him | HisNeurology • Palliative Medicine
Palliative Care Parnassus
415-514-1966
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Kwame Adjepong, MD

He | Him | HisNeurology • Palliative Medicine
Palliative Care Parnassus
415-514-1966

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About me

Dr. Kwame Adjepong is a neurologist who cares for patients with all kinds of neurological disease. He specializes in neuropalliative care, which focuses on meeting the complex needs of neurology patients, especially those with neurodegenerative illnesses, including through advance care planning, psychosocial support and support for the family.

Adjepong is interested in building a robust neuropalliative program that provides care and education across disciplines for patients, families, providers and students at UCSF.

Adjepong earned his medical degree at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Neurology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    148 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 19, 2025

      Compassionate and knowledgeable

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 28, 2025

      It was an excellent appointment. Helped us discuss knee surgery concerns with surgeon. Very helpful in many ways as ys.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 24, 2025

      Excellent neurologist!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 22, 2025

      The questions the Dr asked me re: my isssues helped me clarify my history with these pains and together we came up with possible ways to help. I was very impressed with his knowledge and empathy.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 18, 2025

      I feel like he understands me. He's very calming, interested, and offers things to think about and pursue.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 13, 2025

      Dr A is a truly emphatic doctor. I had a lot of anxiety going into the appointment and I was immediately at ease with his caring bedside manner. I feel lucky he is my doctor.

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