Neurology

Kristine Yaffe, M.D.

Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Epidemiology; Vice Chair of Research in Psychiatry; Director, Center for Population Brain Health; Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and Director of the Memory Evaluation Clinic

Kristine Yaffe, M.D., is a distinguished geriatric psychiatrist and neurologist specializing in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of dementia, cognitive aging, and related disorders. She directs the Memory Evaluation Clinic and serves as Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, focusing primarily on older adults, including geriatric populations and veterans with cognitive impairment, mild Alzheimer's disease, and risk factors for deme

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — M.D., Class of 1989
University of California (San Francisco) — Fellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry
University of California (San Francisco) — Fellowship, Clinical Epidemiology
University of California (San Francisco) — Residency, Psychiatry, 1993 - 1995
University of California (San Francisco) — Residency, Neurology, 1990 - 1993

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Clarivate Analytics — Highly Cited Researcher
2018-2021 (4 years)

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Honors

2021 Robert S. Gordon, Jr. Award in Epidemiology
2019 Elected Member National Academy of Medicine
2017 Potamkin Prize for Dementia Research
2015 Research Award in Geriatric Psychiatry
2014 Distinguished Scientist Award

Leadership Roles

Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and Director of the Memory Evaluation Clinic
Director, Center for Population Brain Health
Vice Chair of Research in Psychiatry

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

Conditions & Treatments

Dementia & Cognitive Disorders

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Yaffe treats

Dementia & Cognitive Disorders

Frequently asked

Where does Dr. Yaffe practice?

Kristine Yaffe practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Yaffe specialize in?

Kristine Yaffe is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Behavioral Neurology & Dementia.

How long has Dr. Yaffe been practicing?

Kristine Yaffe has 37+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Yaffe's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — M.D., Class of 1989; University of California (San Francisco) — Fellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry; University of California (San Francisco) — Fellowship, Clinical Epidemiology.