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Why choose UCSF Health for complex neurological disease care?
Misdiagnosing or underdiagnosing neurological diseases can seriously affect all aspects of your life. Neurological conditions can be challenging to diagnose because symptoms may come and go or not follow a typical pattern.
Our Neurology Complex Diagnosis specialists see people with these conditions. Top experts from across UCSF Health, including the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, work together to get you the answers you need.
A precise diagnosis helps you get the right treatment or combination of treatments to manage neurological symptoms.
Why choose UCSF Health for complex neurological disease care?
Misdiagnosing or underdiagnosing neurological diseases can seriously affect all aspects of your life. Neurological conditions can be challenging to diagnose because symptoms may come and go or not follow a typical pattern.
Our Neurology Complex Diagnosis specialists see people with these conditions. Top experts from across UCSF Health, including the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, work together to get you the answers you need.
A precise diagnosis helps you get the right treatment or combination of treatments to manage neurological symptoms.
Nationally recognized neurology expertise
We're a "best hospital" (highest ranking) and one of the top in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery, according to U.S. News & World Report.Cross-team approach
UCSF Health experts in neurology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery and genetics diagnose your unique neurological symptoms, getting you the answers you need.Advanced diagnostic techniques
We use the most advanced diagnostic tools to get a precise diagnosis.Neurogenetics specialty
We collaborate with UCSF Health adult genetics experts to test for genetic causes of unexplained neurological conditions.Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak specialty
We collaborate with UCSF Health neuroradiology, neurointerventional radiology and neurosurgery experts to test for all types of CSF leaks.
Advanced help for diagnosing complex neurological conditions
We combine the latest research, advanced diagnostic tools and expertise across UCSF Health to solve challenging neurological cases. Our core team includes experts in:
Neurology
Neuroradiology
Neurosurgery
Neuropsychology
We also consult with specialists in several fields:
Genetics
Ophthalmology
Psychiatry
Otolaryngology
Sleep medicine
Dermatology
Gastroenterology
Infectious disease
Cardiology
Urology
Hematology
Oncology
Endocrinology
Here's what you can expect at the UCSF Complex Diagnosis Clinic:
Comprehensive evaluation
After we receive your referral, a neurologist carefully reviews your medical records. During your evaluation, you receive a detailed physical exam and testing. We get to know you and your health history, and together, we create a timeline of your symptoms. This information is essential for arriving at an accurate diagnosis.
Additional diagnostic testing
We may recommend additional testing to confirm a diagnosis. Our team coordinates your tests over one to two days, streamlining your care.
Treatment recommendations
After your evaluation and testing, we review our findings with you and discuss recommendations for the next steps. We help you understand your condition so you can get the care you need.
Providers
Jessamyn Conell-Price, MD
Neurology
John Engstrom, MD
Neurology
Min Kang, MD
Neurology
S. Andrew Josephson, MD
Neurology • Vascular Neurology
Award-winning expertise and care
Best in the West and No. 2 in the nation for neurology & neurosurgery
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Clinical trials
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RESET-MG: A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in Participants with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis.
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