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 S. Claiborne Johnston, MD,PhD
Director Stroke Service

Dr. Johnston is Director of the UCSF Stroke Service. He received his MD from Harvard Medical School and completed residency training in Neurology at UCSF. He completed a fellowship with the Neurovascular Service at UCSF and received a PhD in Epidemiology from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.

Dr. Johnston treats patients with cerebral aneurysms, vascular malformations, and stroke in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit and on the wards. Most of his care of patients occurs in the hospital, but he also sees some patients with complex neurovascular problems in the clinic.

Dr. Johnston studies stroke treatment and prevention using the tools of computer science and epidemiology. His particular areas of interest include:

  • Transient ischemic attack (TIA) evaluation, prognosis, and treatment
  • Cerebral aneurysm and subarachnoid hemorrhage treatment
  • Cognitive dysfunction and stroke risk factors
  • Infection and stroke risk
  • Optimizing the prevention of stroke

List of Dr. Johnston's Publications

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