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Dr. Hugh West, MD

Emergency Medicine*•Male•Age 81

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Hugh West, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 53 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE in 1970. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Hugh West, MD

Practice

505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143

Make an Appointment

(415) 353-1238

Accepting new patients

(415) 353-1238

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Hugh West, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 53 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from...Read more

Specialties*

  • Emergency Medicine

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE

Medical School, 1970

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Dr. West's office is located at 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    Practice

    University of California San Francisco505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143
    1

    Practice

    Office1635 Divisadero St Ste 625 San Francisco, CA 94115
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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