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Brigid Barlesi, NP is a nurse practitioner based in San Francisco, CA, specializing in the care of patients with gynecologic cancers. With board certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Barlesi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. She is also a nurse practitioner in the U.S. Army Reserve, demonstrating her commitment to serving others. Barlesi earned her bachelor's degree from Dominican University of California and her master's degree from UCSF, where she trained as a family nurse practitioner. With a focus on providing comprehensive and compassionate care, Barlesi is dedicated to improving the lives of her patients. Generated from the website

Taryn Shappell is a social worker at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Benioff Children's Hospitals in San Francisco, CA. She specializes in providing support services to children with urinary tract problems or kidney disease, including those on dialysis and receiving kidney transplants. With a background in social work and a focus on dialectical behavioral therapy, Taryn is dedicated to helping children with kidney conditions transition to adult care and addressing issues related to medical ethics. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is a leading pediatric healthcare network in Northern CA, offering world-class care for children from infancy to young adulthood. With a team of top-ranked doctors and specialists, the hospitals provide a comprehensive range of services, from diagnosis and treatment to surgery and ongoing patient support. Known for their expertise in pediatric cancer, heart surgery, and cardiology, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals prioritize the well-being and quality of care for every child they serve.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.