
Dr. Francesca R. Geertsma M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
3700 California Street Suite 1560 San Francisco CA, 94118About
Dr. Francesca Geertsma is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Geertsma specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1990
University of Michigan Medical School 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2012 San Francisco Super Doctors
Treatments
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Hives
- Kawasaki Disease
- Pain
- Cellulitis
- Rash
- Osteomyelitis
Fellowships
- UC San Francisco Medical Center
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