Kwame Adjepong

Kwame Adjepong, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences and School of Medicine. His clinical and research focuses include neuropalliative care, medical education, general neurology, and palliative medicine.

• Education: BS in Neuroscience (Brown University, 2014), MD (Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2018)
• Fellowship: Hospice and Palliative Medicine (UCSF, 2023)
• Residency: Neurology (UCSF, 2022)

Research Interests: Dr. Adjepong's work bridges neurology and palliative care, emphasizing culturally responsive care models, Parkinson's disease symptom management, and neuropalliative care pathways. He explores interdisciplinary approaches to improve outcomes for neurology patients with life-limiting conditions.

Publications: His recent work addresses cultural considerations in neuropalliative care, varicella zoster virus-induced neurological syndromes, and translational studies on brain ischemia mechanisms. Collaborations include projects with Holmes, LaHue, and Pantilat on palliative care integration in neurology practice.