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Christine Fox

Christine Fox

MD, MS

Pediatric vascular neurologist
Director, Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Center, San Francisco
Researcher, cyclist and mom of three

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Dr. Christine Fox is a pediatric neurologist who specializes in childhood stroke.

Fox's research focuses on risk factors for childhood stroke and how seizures affect outcomes for pediatric stroke patients. She also has a special interest in neurological intensive care.

Fox earned her medical degree at UCSF. She completed a residency in pediatrics at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, followed by a residency in pediatric neurology and a fellowship in vascular neurology at UCSF. She also has a master of advanced study degree in clinical research from UCSF.

Fox has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Neurological Sciences Academic Development Award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (part of the National Institutes of Health). She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Child Neurology Society and American Heart Association.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Vascular Neurology, 2011

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, 2009

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Vascular Neurology, 2011

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Neurology, 2009

    UCSF, Pediatrics, 2006

  • Degree

    University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 2004

  • Languages

    English

I'm inspired by my patients and their families. I love being part of a team that helps children recover from injury and maintain brain health.

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