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Kenneth Covinsky, MD, Internal Medicine, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco VA Medical Center

KennethEugeneCovinskyMD

Internal Medicine • San Francisco, CA

Professor, Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1994
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1994 - 2001
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1991 - 1992
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Engagement in Meaningful Activities Among Older Adults with Disability, Dementia, and Depression  
    Kenneth Covinsky, MD, JAMA Internal Medicine
  • Amplifying Access to Hearing Aids  
    Kenneth Covinsky, MD, JAMA Internal Medicine
  • Deferral of Care for Serious Non–COVID-19 Conditions  
    Colette 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 Adults
    Being ‘Socially Frail’ Comes with Health Risks for Older AdultsMarch 21st, 2023
  • Researchers Identify Social Predictors of Premature Death Risk for Seniors
    Researchers Identify Social Predictors of Premature Death Risk for SeniorsFebruary 13th, 2023
  • Assisted Living Facilities Pressed to Address Growing Needs of Older, Sicker Residents
    Assisted Living Facilities Pressed to Address Growing Needs of Older, Sicker ResidentsDecember 5th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • 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

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kenneth Covinsky, Dr. Kenneth Covinsky, MD, Dr. K Covinsky, Dr. Kenneth Eugene Covinsky