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Bay Area Concussion and Brain Injury Program at UCSF

Information for referring physicians

We are the region's premier resource for evaluating head injuries and providing the right treatments to keep young athletes safe and healthy as they recover from injuries. Our team, including clinicians from UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital, are among the nation's top experts on concussion and brain injury. 

Specialists from sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuropsychology, neuroradiology, neurology and neurosurgery are all part of our multidisciplinary team. Because of this combined expertise, we have the ability to evaluate, diagnose and manage any level of brain trauma. Our goal is to help families safely return their kids to school and sports after concussion.

Clinical indicators for a referral

• A sports concussion is a brain injury and can be serious. Concussions require immediate recognition and proper management. Getting help soon after an injury by trained specialists in rehabilitation may speed recovery. Consider referring your patient to our program if he or she has suffered a blow to the head, neck or body and is experiencing one or more of the following:
• Confusion Difficulty concentrating or remembering things
• Dizziness or problems with balance or coordination
• Headaches Insomnia or excessive sleepiness
• Nausea

How to refer

You may refer a patient or school athlete directly to our program by calling (415) 353-1915 or faxing a referral to (415) 514-6075.

Clinic location

UCSF Orthopedic Institute at Mission Bay

1500 Owens St., Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 353-1915
Fax: (415) 514-6075
Email: concussion@ucsf.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Maps and directions: www.ucsfhealth.org/pathway