Nephrology
Paul Brakeman, M.D.
Nephrology
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Paul R. Brakeman is medical director of the UCSF Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program. He specializes in evaluating and treating pediatric dialysis patients and pediatric kidney transplant patients, as well as children with conditions including recurrent urinary tract infections, chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome (marked by symptoms of kidney damage, such as too much protein in the urine) and obstructive nephropathy (a problem with urine flow that affects kidney function).Brakeman's
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2004)
- Residency: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2001)
- Internship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (1998)
- Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1997)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Chronic Kidney Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Nephrotic SyndromeChronic Kidney DiseaseDialysisKidney TransplantNephrology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Health
- UCSF Medical Center
- UCLA West Valley Medical Center
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
- Doctors Medical Center Modesto
Experience
25+ years in practice