Alyson Pelayo, NP, MSN

Dr. Heidi E. Kirsch, MD, MS is a highly specialized neurologist and epilepsy specialist based in San Francisco, CA. With a focus on improving outcomes for patients with epilepsy, Dr. Kirsch utilizes advanced brain mapping techniques to identify seizure origins and functional brain regions. Her expertise extends to studying the effects of epilepsy on cognitive function and designing new curricula for the UCSF School of Medicine. Dr. Kirsch completed her medical degree at UCSF and furthered her training with a residency in neurology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and holds a master's degree in health and medical sciences from the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health. Dr. Kirsch's dedication to her field is evident through her involvement in the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California's board of directors.Generated from the website

UCSF Health is internationally renowned for providing patients with specialized and innovative medical care. We support our community's health with hospitals and clinics in San Francisco as well as a regional network of clinics and outpatient centers. Consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals, UCSF is particularly recognized for excellence in neurology and neurosurgery; cancer care; heart care; diabetes; ear, nose and throat care; and psychiatry and psychology, among other services. We are part of the University of California, San Francisco, one of the nation’s top universities for health sciences research and higher education.

Jill Obata, NP, MSN is a highly experienced nurse practitioner and transplant coordinator at UCSF Health in San Francisco, CA. With over two decades of expertise, she specializes in caring for lung and heart-lung transplant patients, providing comprehensive support to both patients and their families throughout their transplant journey. Jill is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of her patients and is actively involved in educating them about transplantation, developing educational materials, and maintaining transplant waiting lists. Her commitment to compassionate care and her extensive knowledge make her an invaluable asset to the transplant program at UCSF Health.Generated from the website