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Michael Prados, MD, Oncology, San Francisco, CA

Michael D Prados MD

Neuro-Oncology


Professor Emeritus of Neurological Surgery, UCSF

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  • 1450 3rd StreetSan Francisco, CA 94158

  • Phone+1 415-476-7217

  • Fax+1 415-514-9792

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Prados, based in San Francisco, CA, is a seasoned oncologist specializing in neuro-oncology. He completed his medical education and residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and has been with the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine since 1985 as a Professor Emeritus. With expertise in conditions such as glioblastoma, medulloblastoma, and meningiomas, Dr. Prados has contributed significantly to the field through clinical trials and scholarly publications in reputable journals. His work on molecular profiling and glioma treatments is notable. Over the years, he has received multiple accolades, including America's Top Doctors and America's Top Doctors for Cancer. He started the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) in 2013, first along the West Coast. PNOC is now a global, early phase, clinical trials consortium with 22 academic sites in the United States, and centers in Australia, Europe, Israel, Egypt, India and South America. We currently have begun (or completed) 40 clinical trials for children with malignant brain tumors. You can see our consortia's work on www.PNOC.us

Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge)
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1977
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1975
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1974 - 1989
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1978 - 1989
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006-2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Clinically Relevant and Minimally Invasive Tumor Surveillance of Pediatric Diffuse Midline Gliomas Using Patient-Derived Liquid Biopsy  
    Eugene I Hwang, Cassie Kline, Soonmee Cha, Michael Prados, Lindsay B Kilburn, Nalin Gupta, Roger J Packer, Suresh N Magge, Clinical Cancer Research

Press Mentions

  • Scientific Symposium Marks the Ten-Year Anniversary of the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) and Foundation
    Scientific Symposium Marks the Ten-Year Anniversary of the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) and FoundationMay 1st, 2023
  • 5th Annual CBTTC Investigator Meeting – Note from the Executive Board Chair
    5th Annual CBTTC Investigator Meeting – Note from the Executive Board ChairMay 29th, 2019
  • Researchers to Test Individualized Drug Cocktails for Kids' Brain Tumors
    Researchers to Test Individualized Drug Cocktails for Kids' Brain TumorsAugust 30th, 2018
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