Kenneth Eugene Covinsky MD
Professor, Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine
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4150 Clement St# 181GSan Francisco, CA 94121
Phone+1 415-221-4810
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Education & Training
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1994
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
OH State Medical License 1994 - 2001
MD State Medical License 1991 - 1992
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Urbanicity and Disparities in the Functional and Physical Abilities of Older Adults Using the Health and Retirement Study: A Cross-Sectional Study.Amal Alzahmi, Kenneth Covinsky, Claire Ankuda, Irena Cenzer
Journal of Applied Gerontology. 2025-04-01 - "Nobody Can Be Equipped for This": Advice From New Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities.Kenneth Lam, James D Harrison, Landon Haller, William J Deardorff, Rebecca L Sudore
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2025-03-04 - 1 citationsWealth Disparities in End-of-Life Symptom Burden Among Older Adults.Irena Cenzer, Kenneth E Covinsky, Sarah H Cross, Claire K Ankuda, Lauren J Hunt
JAMA Network Open. 2025-03-03
Journal Articles
- Engagement in Meaningful Activities Among Older Adults with Disability, Dementia, and DepressionKenneth Covinsky, MD, JAMA Internal Medicine
- Amplifying Access to Hearing AidsKenneth Covinsky, MD, JAMA Internal Medicine
- Deferral of Care for Serious Non–COVID-19 ConditionsColette Dejong, Kenneth Covinsky, JAMA Internal Medicine
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Authored Content
- Frailty as an Outcome in Geriatrics Research: Not Ready for Prime Time?January 2018
Press Mentions
Being ‘Socially Frail’ Comes with Health Risks for Older AdultsMarch 21st, 2023- Researchers Identify Social Predictors of Premature Death Risk for SeniorsFebruary 13th, 2023
- Assisted Living Facilities Pressed to Address Growing Needs of Older, Sicker ResidentsDecember 5th, 2022
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Grant Support
- UCSF Older Americans Independence CenterUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO2013–2028
- DEploying High ValuE LOngitudinal Population-Based dAta in Dementia Research (DEVELOP AD Research)ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI2020–2025
- Needs And Outcomes Of Elders With HIP Fracture: Supportive, Functional, PalliativNational Institute Of Nursing Research2011
- Midcareer Mentoring Award For Patient-Oriented Research In AgingNational Institute On Aging2007–2011
- DO Mid-Life Musculoskeletal Conditions LEAD To Disability In The Elderly?National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2010
- Depressive Symptoms, Aging, Disability And Health OutcomesNational Institute On Aging2007–2009
- Diseases/Function/Self-Health In Risk Indices For EldersNational Institute On Aging2004–2006
- Comprehensive Outcomes Of Frail Elders In The CommunityAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2000–2004
- Prognosis/Risk Indices For Function/Mortality In EldersNational Institute On Aging2001–2003
- Improving Quality Of Life In Elders With Medical IllnessNational Institute On Aging1999–2000
- Improving Quality Of Life In Elders With Medical IllnessNational Institute On Aging1998
- Improving Quality Of Life In Elders With Medical IllnessNational Institute On Aging1997–1998
- Improving Quality Of Life In Elders With Medical IllnessNational Institute On Aging1996
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