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Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco

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San Francisco, California 94121
Global Leader in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Global Leader in Lung Cancer
Conducts research for Traumatic Stress Disorders
Conducts research for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Conducts research for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
326 reported clinical trials
32 medical researchers
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Summary

Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco is a medical facility located in San Francisco, California. This center is recognized for care of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Lung Cancer, Traumatic Stress Disorders, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and other specialties. Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco is involved with conducting 326 clinical trials across 286 conditions. There are 32 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Sunny Wang, Warren J Gasper, MD, Elaine Tseng, MD, FACS, and Mehrdad Arjomandi, MD.

Area of expertise

1Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Global Leader
Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco has run 28 trials for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
2Lung Cancer
Global Leader
Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco has run 26 trials for Lung Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Stage II
Stage IV
Stage I

Top PIs

Clinical Trials running at Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Prostate Cancer
Sleep Disorders
Depression
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cancer
Opioid Use Disorder
Traumatic Stress Disorders
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Immunotherapy + Chemotherapy

for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This phase III ALCHEMIST trial tests the addition of pembrolizumab to usual chemotherapy for the treatment of stage IIA, IIB, IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer that has been removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin, pemetrexed, carboplatin, gemcitabine hydrochloride, and paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving pembrolizumab with usual chemotherapy may help increase survival times in patients with stage IIA, IIB, IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 327 criteria
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Crizotinib

for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This randomized phase III trial studies how well crizotinib works in treating patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that has been removed by surgery and has a mutation in a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Mutations, or changes, in ALK can make it very active and important for tumor cell growth and progression. Crizotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the ALK protein from working. Crizotinib may be an effective treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer and an ALK fusion mutation.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 328 criteria
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Sotorasib

for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This phase II Lung-MAP treatment trial studies the effect of AMG 510 in treating non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that is stage IV or has come back (recurrent) and has a specific mutation in the KRAS gene, known as KRAS G12C. Mutations in this gene may cause the cancer to grow. AMG 510, a targeted treatment against the KRAS G12C mutation, may help stop the growth of tumor cells.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 219 criteria

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of research happens at Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco?
Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco is a medical facility located in San Francisco, California. This center is recognized for care of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Lung Cancer, Traumatic Stress Disorders, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and other specialties. Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco is involved with conducting 326 clinical trials across 286 conditions. There are 32 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Sunny Wang, Warren J Gasper, MD, Elaine Tseng, MD, FACS, and Mehrdad Arjomandi, MD.
Where is Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco located?
**Directions to the Medical Center:** - From the North: Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take the Highway 1/19th Avenue exit. Head south through the General MacArthur Tunnel, turn right on Clement Street, and continue for about two miles. Turn right onto 42nd Avenue to enter the medical center grounds. - **Parking:** Available in front of Building 1 and in the free valet parking garage for patients and visitors.
Who should I call to ask about financial aid or insurance network?
For financial assistance and insurance inquiries at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco, visit the VA San Francisco Health Care website. For copay balance questions, call the toll-free number during business hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). For billing and insurance questions, contact the Consolidated Patient Accounts Center Office (CPAC) at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Remember to bring your insurance card for appointments if you have Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or private insurance.
What insurance does Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco accept?
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco accepts a range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private insurance plans offered by employers. For detailed information on insurance policies and coverage, please contact the hospital directly.
What awards or recognition has Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco received?
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco, located in California, boasts a research budget of $91.3 million for FY2023, supporting over 320 principal researchers across more than 1000 active projects. It excels in fields such as advanced medical imaging, aging, addictions, cardiovascular disease, COVID-19, diabetes, oncology, pain management, PTSD, and telemedicine. The facility is renowned for housing the San Francisco VA National Center for the Imaging of Neurological Diseases, Million Veterans Program, and the San Francisco VA Center for Excellence in Primary Care Education, alongside earning prestigious accolades like the John Blair Barnwell Award.