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Dr. Edward Gerstenfeld, MD

Dr. Edward Gerstenfeld, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Gerstenfeld, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 5 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service

400 Parnassus Ave # 5 San Francisco, CA 94143
Telehealth available

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(415) 502-4243

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gerstenfeld specializes in the area of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Gerstenfeld's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gerstenfeld

5.0

7 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 14, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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IK in Oakland, CA – Mar 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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GK in San Francisco, CA – Feb 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Edward P Gerstenfeld is chief of the UCSF Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service. His expertise includes treating arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, with catheter ablation. Specific techniques, such as endocardial and epicardial...read more

biography

Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld is chief of the UCSF Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service. His expertise includes treating arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, with catheter ablation. Specific techniques, such as endocardial and epicardial...read more

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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  • University Calif

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Mass

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Locations

Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service

Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service400 Parnassus Ave # 5 San Francisco, CA 94143
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Cardiovascular Genetics Program

Cardiovascular Genetics Program535 Mission Bay Blvd S San Francisco, CA 94143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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