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Kwame Adjepong, MD

He | Him | HisHospice and Palliative Medicine • Neurology
Palliative Care Parnassus
415-514-1966
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Kwame Adjepong, MD

He | Him | HisHospice and Palliative Medicine • Neurology
Palliative Care Parnassus
415-514-1966

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About me

Dr. Kwame Adjepong is a neurologist who cares for patients with all kinds of neurological disease. He specializes in neuropalliative care, which focuses on meeting the complex needs of neurology patients, especially those with neurodegenerative illnesses, including through advance care planning, psychosocial support and support for the family.

Adjepong is interested in building a robust neuropalliative program that provides care and education across disciplines for patients, families, providers and students at UCSF.

Adjepong earned his medical degree at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Neurology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Degree

  • MD, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

Locations

    My research

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    135 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 28, 2026

      It has been very supportive & comforting to be able to zoom with Dr. A. We have been able to share our concerns and hear suggestions to help us.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 7, 2026

      Dr Adjepong is excellent. First encounter itself he made us feel we are in good hands. He listened, asked relevant questions and responded to our questions in a way we can understand. Social worker Gregory social worker is also an excellent resource who helped us navigate through this process

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 23, 2026

      The appointment far exceeded our expectations, which were already very high. Greg, the social worker, and Dr Adjepong were Professional, kind, excellent listeners, patient and caregiver centered, and worked seamlessly together as a team. They Instilled in us a sense of peace and confidence in moving forward

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 4, 2026

      I was really impressed by the Dr. A. He was respectful and very professional. He was caring and helpful.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 3, 2026

      The doctor and social worker asked clarifying questions and I felt that they understood what my needs were.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 20, 2026

      Very happy having Dr. Kwame Adjepong as my palliative care doctor. He listens to our concerns and provides great support.

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