Neurology & Neurosurgery

General Neurology Clinic

(415) 353-2273

Specialists in the UCSF General Neurology Clinic are leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders, from cerebrovascular disease to headaches to nerve injuries. Patients may undergo a comprehensive evaluation in the General Neurology Clinic before being referred to a neurological expert who specializes in a specific condition.

Our patients benefit from research conducted at UCSF, which helps us develop new, more effective treatments.

We are part of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences.

Our team

Conditions we treat

  • Ataxia

  • Double vision

  • Facial pain

  • Headache

  • Imbalance

  • Inability to walk

  • Incoordination

  • Low back pain radiating to buttock or leg

  • Memory disorders

  • Migraine

  • Neck pain radiating to the shoulder or arm

  • Nerve pain / pinched nerve

  • Numbness

  • Paresthesias

  • Peripheral neuropathy

  • Seizures

  • Sleep disorders

  • Syncope

  • Tremor

  • Unexplained falling

  • Vertigo

  • Weakness

Awards & recognition

  • Among the top hospitals in the nation

  • Best in the West and No. 2 in the nation for neurology & neurosurgery

Support services

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Patient Resource

Case Management & Social Work

Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF.

Class

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class

This eight-week class teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce stress and improve your overall health, such as meditation and body awareness.

Support Group

Neurology Support Groups

Find support for caregivers, families and patients dealing with aneurysm and AVM disorders, Parkinson's, MS and other neurological disorders.

Patient Resource

Patient Relations

We welcome feedback about your experience at UCSF Health. Find out how to contact us with comments, questions or concerns.

Patient Resource

Spiritual Care Services

Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers.

Preparing for your appointment

What to Bring

  • Photo I.D.
  • Health insurance card
  • Insurance authorization, if required
  • Doctor's referral, if required
  • Recent test results related to your condition
  • List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
  • List of questions you may have
  • Device or paper for taking notes

International Services

If you live outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

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Interpreting Services

UCSF offers interpreters in various languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), as well as services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually impaired patients.

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Hospital Stays

Make your hospital stay as smooth and comfortable as possible by finding out how to prepare and what to expect.

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Your Doctor Visit

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Our research initiatives

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    UCSF Department of Neurology Research

    The UCSF Department of Neurology conducts research to improve understanding of neurological disorders, with the goals of finding better treatments and methods of prevention.

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