Nick Galifianakis

MD MPH

Neurologist

Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis is a neurologist who specializes in taking a comprehensive approach to treating Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia and other movement disorders. His tools include deep brain stimulation, botulinum toxin injections and medication.

Galifianakis' research interests include outcomes in deep brain stimulation for patients with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, such as with the use of new interventional MRI techniques. He also is interested in defining types of essential tremor and developing more complete models of care for advanced Parkinson's disease.

Galifianakis earned his medical degree and completed a neurology residency at the University of Southern California, where he served as chief resident. He completed a movement disorders fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and UCSF.

Galifianakis also sees patients at the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center in San Francisco, a Veterans Affairs center of excellence. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

  • Education

    University of Southern California (USC), 2003

  • Residencies

    USC Medical Center, Neurology, 2007

  • Fellowships

    University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Neurology, 2008

  • Board Certifications

    Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    399 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 31, 2025
    Dr. G really cares about his patients. He is takes the time to explain what has to be done.
    Feb 28, 2025
    Always a pleasure seeing Dr G. He took the time to listen and gave his advise.
    Feb 23, 2025
    Very good established pretty clear treatment plan
    Feb 15, 2025
    Dr. G took as much time as I needed. Dealing with PD is, obviously, difficult and Dr. G never hurried me and made sure he answered my questions. He was excellent.
    Feb 13, 2025
    I could not ask for better care than I receive from my provider on every visit.
    Jan 16, 2025
    Dr. Galifianakis and Dr Chang were attentive to my questions and provided very good solutions.
    Jan 10, 2025
    Dr G very nice Number 1
    Dec 22, 2024
    I could not have asked for better treatment!
    Dec 12, 2024
    Dr Galifianakis continues to be a great doctor to have in my corner. I am grateful that he is my physician.
    Dec 12, 2024
    Felt comfortable with doctor
    Dec 08, 2024
    Excellent and gave me a lot of time and listened and helped me to understand and helped me going forward .
    Dec 06, 2024
    Dr. G is a caring physician! We are blessed to have him.
    Nov 22, 2024
    Excellent visit
    Nov 20, 2024
    We are go grateful for the relationship we've formed with UCSF and Dr Galifianakis! We think you're the best!
    Nov 15, 2024
    Great doctor
    Nov 13, 2024
    I think He's an excellent neurologist for the this professions but he needs to advise nurses If he's running late.,,To see the patient if running late.
    Nov 08, 2024
    Dr. Galifianakis is awesome. Always nice, courteous, friendly, professional, makes sure to ask how the last treatment went and discusses the current plan of treatment.
    Oct 25, 2024
    I really like Dr. G and Kinsey his PA is amazing as well.
    Sep 21, 2024
    Dr G is great. I have no complaints. He is very kind, a good listener and answers all my questions.
    Sep 18, 2024
    Excellence
    Sep 12, 2024
    Very caring and informative although I wish he had more natural remedy ideas
    Sep 05, 2024
    Excellent doctor and staff great confidence in them
    Aug 10, 2024
    Dr. G is great!!
    Aug 03, 2024
    I was very comfortable with this doctor for a procedure that I was a little nervous about.
    Jun 13, 2024
    All very well
    Jun 06, 2024
    The providers and assistant were extremely attentive, professional l, but especially compassionate.
    Jun 05, 2024
    Dr. G is a fabulous doctor! He is intelligent, up-to-date, caring and clearly loves his area of practice. He has a lovely manner and is articulate in explaining a serious diagnosis. He does not try to "dumb down" any of the circumstances involving my diagnosis and is clearly on top of his field.
    Jun 05, 2024
    Dr G is the best!! Wonderful doctor and human being!!!
    Jun 03, 2024
    Treat whole family well is so helpful encouraging and knowledgeable.
    May 24, 2024
    Dr. Galifianakis and his impressive staff are always professional and caring
    May 24, 2024
    I was very happy with our visit. I had numerous questions and all were answered.
    May 22, 2024
    Dr. Is outstanding. I've recommended Dr. G to 4-5 people.
    May 09, 2024
    Dr G is a kind caring knowledgeable passion person and doctor. We are grateful to have his guidance
    May 05, 2024
    I can't say enough good things about Dr. Galifianakis. I have Hemifacial Spasm and have had it for over 7 years. Dr. Galifianakis worked to find the right balance of botox to restore my face to "normal". I will always be grateful.
    May 02, 2024
    Dr. G is excellent. He has high standards of care and a wonderful bedside manner!
    May 02, 2024
    Dr and fellow were exceptional in every way. Thorough, smart, professional.
    May 01, 2024
    He was knowledgeable and his ability to explain everything is to be commended
    Apr 27, 2024
    I was happy to meet such an excellent doctor
    Apr 04, 2024
    Dr Galifianakis always provides excellent care. He carefully listens and thoughtfully responds to my questions and concerns
    Mar 20, 2024
    Excellence, for sure.
    Mar 07, 2024
    Great experience with both doctors I saw!
    Mar 06, 2024
    Best doctor! So kind. Makes me feel at ease.
    Mar 06, 2024
    Dr. Galifianakis is always courteous and professional. I highly recommend him to others.
    Dec 29, 2023
    Excellent as usual:)!
    Dec 15, 2023
    The Dr informed me they had another pt with my diagnosis and dystonia. The Dr and his fellow were so informative and helpful and helped us meet with the surgeon.
    Dec 09, 2023
    Dr. Galifianakis is always very professional and courteous. I feel honored to be treated by him.
    Dec 07, 2023
    Superb clinicians
    Dec 07, 2023
    Outstanding!
    Nov 12, 2023
    Dr. Galifianakis has been treating me for some time now for Hemifacial Spasm. The treatment is not straightforward and I appreciate his thought and guidance. He is also open to hearing my thoughts on how this is progressing and what works well to control it. I feel very lucky to be in his care.
    Nov 09, 2023
    Patient, easy to talk to, good listener when given updates on my sister's status, asked about my well being caring for my sister. Overall, compassionate, understanding, & thoughtful.
    Nov 02, 2023
    Excellent experience
    Oct 19, 2023
    Excellent visit . Dr G was wonderful. He listened and explained extensively about the procedure.
    Oct 07, 2023
    Dr. Galifianakis is an incredible physician. He is knowledgeable, caring, flexible, attentive, and kind. But his best quality may easily be that he is so approachable and down to earth.
    Oct 05, 2023
    Thank you Dr Galifianakis!
    Sep 23, 2023
    Good
    Sep 21, 2023
    I felt that I was heard and understood during my session. The level of professionalism and empathy was excellent.
    Aug 23, 2023
    Your doctors cared about my concerns and listen to everything I had to say they were awesome
    Aug 20, 2023
    I am very pleased with the care, recommendations and suggestions of Dr. G. I would give him an excellent rating.
    Aug 13, 2023
    Care provider was exceptional in many ways.
    Aug 12, 2023
    The doctor seemed rushed.
    Aug 12, 2023
    Dr was very thorough and very informative,Concerned about my condition and answered all my questions
    Jul 01, 2023
    I have reffered my friends to UCSF
    Jun 29, 2023
    Care team did an excellent job of evaluating my condition and assessing my problem
    Jun 27, 2023
    The provider was excellent no complaints
    Jun 08, 2023
    He was empathetic, kind, sincere, and thorough. Much appreciated as I am also a healthcare professional
    May 28, 2023
    The best!

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