Greta Peng, MD.

Greta Peng, MD

Pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist

Specialties: Pediatric brain and spinal tumors, neurofibromatosis type 1

Dr. Greta Peng is a pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist who specializes in caring for children and young adults with brain, spinal, or peripheral nerve tumors. She is committed to working collaboratively with each patient's entire care team as well as to providing access to clinical trials (studies of promising new treatments). She also has a special interest in treating neurofibromatosis type I (a condition that predisposes a person to nervous system tumors) as well as neurologic complications of pediatric cancers.

In her research, Peng focuses on improving the quality of life for children with brain tumors. She looks especially at how the health care system can better support families from all backgrounds.

Peng earned her medical degree at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. At UCSF, she completed a residency in pediatric neurology and a fellowship in pediatric neuro-oncology.

Outside of work, Peng enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids.

 

Education and Training

2009-2013: AB, History of Science, Harvard University
2025-2019: MD, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
2019-2024: Residency, Child Neurology Program, UCSF
2025: Fellowship, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, UCSF

 

Academic Positions

2025-Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, UCSF

 

Selected Awards

2021: Krevans Award, Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG)