Comprehensive Stroke Care Team

CPMC is proud to have many of the top aneurysm and cerebral vascular accident neurosurgeons and leading stroke neurologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our doctors are board certified and take pride in working with patients to create the stroke treatment plan for the best possible outcomes that is customized to each individual's needs.

Choosing the Best Stroke Center for Your Stroke Care
Choosing a stroke center is a critical step towards receiving the best possible outcome. The stroke emergency care, stroke treatments options and aneurysm surgical options available to treat stroke may seem overwhelming.

How should you go about choosing the best stroke center for you?

Whether you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County or Northern California, the best physician for you begins with choosing the stroke program that is best for you.

David Tong, M.D., FAHA, FAAN
Medical Director, Stroke Program and CPMC Center for Stroke Research

Jack C. Rose, M.D.
Medical Director, Neurocritical Care and Director, Vascular Neurology & Neurocritical Care Fellowship Programs

Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.
Neurocritical Care and Vascular Neurology Specialist
Director, California Pacific Stroke / Neurocritical Care Research and Education Program

Read Dr. Barazangi's article Advanced Cerebral monitoring in Neurocritical Care, published in Neurology India, October-December 2008

Christine S. Wong, M.D.
Stroke Neurologist

Charlene Chen, M.D.
Stroke Neurologist

Ann Bedenk, R.N., BSN
Stroke Coordinator

Sonia Ayunque
Comprehensive Stroke Care Center - Office Manager
415-600-5760