

Infectious Disease
Cristina Brickman, MD
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Cristina Brickman is an infectious disease specialist whose focus is evaluating and treating anal cancer.Brickman's research focuses on HPV infection, looking at which populations are affected and how it may lead to cancer, particularly in patients with HIV. Her work is aimed at identifying risk factors associated with progression of abnormal cells to invasive cancer. She is also interested in studying anal cancer risk in both the very young and old in high-risk populations, with the goal of
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
Education & Training
- Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Graduate: University of Pennsylvania (MS, Clinical Epidemiology)
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
- Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Infectious Diseases)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2026 (4 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Infectious Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Sepsis & Critical CareHepatitis BHepatitis CAntimicrobial StewardshipHIV/AIDSTuberculosisTravel Medicine
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Medical Center
Experience
19+ years in practice