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Wade S. Smith
4.9 out of 5 (31)
Wade S. Smith

Wade S. Smith, MD

Neurology | Vascular Neurology

Director, UCSF Neurovascular Service

Stroke Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+3 more locations
(415) 353-8897
4.9 out of 5 (31)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (31)
Virtual visits available
Stroke Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+3 more locations
(415) 353-8897

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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 1996

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Critical Care Anesthesia, 1994

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Neurology, 1993

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 1990

  • Degree

    University of Washington School of Medicine, 1989

  • Languages

    English

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
    31 Ratings
    About our process
    Apr 07, 2025
    Excellent feedback from Will Smith
    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.

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Sleep for Stroke Management and Recovery Trial

    The primary outcome is a time-to-event outcome defined as a participant having at least one of the following events within 6-months from randomization: new ischemic stroke, acute coronary syndrome or all-cause mortality

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