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Jacob S. Elkins , MD

Dr. Elkins is a stroke neurologist trained at UCSF. His research interests are directed at better understanding how aging effects the brain. Specifically, he is interested in preventing dementia by using the same preventative strategies used for stroke. Dr. Elkins has an outpatient clinic in the UCSF stroke clinic.

Dr. Elkins' research interests include

  • Vascular dementia
  • Primary and secondary stroke prevention

List of Dr. Elkins's Publications

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