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Dr. Claire Clelland is a neurologist who cares for patients with dementia and cognitive decline, including mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and Lewy body dementia. She specializes in supporting patients with genetic mutations linked to dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), both before and after they have symptoms. She is passionate about working with patients and families to reach a diagnosis and create a tailored treatment plan, and is dedicated to providing holistic and inclusive care to patients from all backgrounds.

Clelland's research focuses on developing new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's disease and ALS. She studies cells and tissues donated by patients to understand these complex conditions and develop targeted therapies. Her lab is currently developing CRISPR gene editing therapies for ALS and dementias associated with genetic mutations.

After completing a doctoral degree in neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego and a master of philosophy degree in neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, Clelland earned her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. At UCSF, she completed a residency in neurology, as well as a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Memory and Aging Center.

Clelland is committed to advancing social justice and equity in science and medicine. She has had the privilege to mentor students and early career physicians from around the world as they become the next generation of innovative providers and scientists.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 2017

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Neurology, 2019

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Neurology, 2017

  • Internship

    UCSF, Neurology, 2014

  • Education

    University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, 2013

  • Languages

    English

I believe that access to world-class medical care and cutting-edge scientific research can change patients' lives, and the world.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    31 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 28, 2025
    Completely professional and empathetic.
    Jan 19, 2025
    Dr Clelland is amazing
    Dec 21, 2024
    Dr. Clelland is a terrific physician, both in terms of her medical competence and her knowledge, and In terms of her warmth and interpersonal skills.
    Dec 05, 2024
    As always the best care
    Aug 25, 2024
    Dr. Clelland is exceptional.
    Jul 24, 2024
    Dr. Claire Clelland is an extraordinary thoughtful, empathic and caring physician. In the midst of providing unwelcome news, she was able to do so in a manner that the patient (me) could digest and manage. She provided clear, direct and truthful responses about prognosis and all questions that emerged and had clearly anticipated most of them. She provided ample time fir discussion and was clinically informative as well as emotionally caring. Her care exemplified the description of a caring; invested and excellent doctor. Pleased to be under her care!
    Jun 24, 2024
    Dr. Clellend's warm, friendly, and caring attitude Immediately put me at ease on a day when I was Intense and anxious about hearing the test results from tests conducted earlier this year. Her explanations and Instructions were clear and concise and most informative.
    Apr 26, 2024
    Care Provider was excellent
    Apr 05, 2024
    Dr. Clelland demonstrates excellent understand of the patient's medical condition and concerns and is very responsive to the patient's questions and concerns
    Mar 08, 2024
    One of the most compassionate care providers I have ever had the privilege of helping me.

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