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Ari J. Green

MD

Medical Director, Multiple Sclerosis Center
Neurologist

Dr. Ari Green is a neurologist and neuro-ophthalmologist. He is medical director of the UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center, where he treats adults and children with MS and other inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system. Green specializes in treating vision problems that result from these conditions, including optic neuritis and double vision. He is also director of the UCSF Neurodiagnostic Center.

Green's research focuses on developing tests that help bring reparative treatments to patients with MS and halt neurodegeneration in patients with diseases that cause neurological deterioration. His work aims to advance treatments that would enable recovery after injury to the myelin sheath — the protective layer around nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord.

Green has led a team dedicated to bringing advanced imaging and electrophysiological measures of the visual system and brain to the clinic. His team pioneered early-stage testing of promising new treatments for optic neuritis, MS and other diseases of the central nervous system. In his laboratory, Green supervises postdoctoral fellows and students on projects related to this work.

Green earned his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine, where he was a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellow for two years. He then completed his residency in neurology at UCSF, where he spent time as chief resident, followed by UCSF fellowships in neuroimmunology and neuro-ophthalmology. In 2005 the American Academy of Neurology and National Multiple Sclerosis Society named Green their first clinical research fellow.

Green holds the titles of Debbie and Andy Rachleff Distinguished Professor of Neurology and Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar. He is chief of the Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology Division for the Department of Neurology and co-director of the Innovation Program for Repair and Remyelination at UCSF. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society and Association for Clinical and Translational Science. He is associate editor of JAMA Neurology.

  • Education

    Duke University Medical School, 2001

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Neurology, 2005

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Neuroimmunology and Neuro-ophthalmology, 2007

  • Board Certifications

    Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    78 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 01, 2023
    I am u see the best care with Dr. Green and his staff.
    Aug 29, 2023
    I appreciate their knowledge and consideration of my concerns when making recommendations.
    Jul 12, 2023
    Dr Green is excellent. He is extremely intelligent thorough and very personable. Also very respectful and easy to work with.
    May 23, 2023
    Wonderful experience at this office all around.
    Apr 25, 2023
    I'm very glad to continue to see Dr. Green and the clinic team and have felt very well taken care of every time I visit.
    Apr 19, 2023
    Such kindness from an obvious expert. He was very tactful in delivering some potentially horrible news.
    Apr 18, 2023
    Dr Green very caring doctor
    Feb 10, 2023
    I do not wish to travel to San Francisco for any future appointments
    Feb 01, 2023
    Dr Ari J Green is an excellent neurologist the very best
    Jan 25, 2023
    Dr. Green and his team are amazing. I am so fortunate to have Dr. Green as my MS doctor.
    Jan 12, 2023
    Dr. Green is by far the best doctor in all ways I have ever had. He is a true gem.
    Jan 10, 2023
    Dr. Green is excellent and showed great concern for my well being
    Nov 29, 2022
    I have found that with both my neurologist and gastrointestinal a lot of testing is done but no follow-up with what to do next. For example I have double vision in my right eye when looking up. While this was identified with the doctor questioning the resident there was no explanation to me why this was the case and what it meant going forward and treatment plans (if any). I did a full day of tests MRI 3 hour vision test and a nerve simulator test and the tests results were never explained or discussed. I'm assuming all of it was okay but those tests are intense and stressful so I'd like to know what if anything was found.
    Nov 17, 2022
    Dr. Green is so thorough! I feel so lucky to have him as my doctor.
    Nov 08, 2022
    I love Dr. Green
    Sep 02, 2022
    Very pleasant office
    Aug 25, 2022
    Much better than other Neurologists who have the see you in six months approach.
    Jul 21, 2022
    Besides being very intelligent and thorough Dr Green is kind and listens well.
    Jul 19, 2022
    Dr. Green was excellent provided my son with the best possible care gave us fantastic guidance and information for my son's care
    Jul 14, 2022
    Dr. Green is a terrific care provider in every way.
    Jul 14, 2022
    Dr. Green is one of the best doctors I've seen. Possibly the smartest.
    Apr 01, 2022
    Dr. Green is selfless egoless always looking to help in any way he can. He is a true champion and hero to multiple sclerosis community. He is the best doctor I have ever met.
    Mar 25, 2022
    I am so thankful to have this care provider he knows my history and always asks about my family. He is so kind and super experienced at his job. He always talks and explains Everything to me to understand. He checks everything on my visits. When I contact him he or his staff will always get back to me quickly. He also makes sure my tests MRI's etc are always ordered on time. Most of all he Always makes sure my Medications are Refilled on time with any problems. Just excellently and Just a wonderful doctor with a wonderful staff. Thank you.
    Mar 10, 2022
    I cannot put into words how highly I think of Dr. Green. I honestly would not be alive today without him. In addition to still being alive his thorough care and expertise has allowed me to maintain an excellent quality of life. He is truly amazing.
    Feb 08, 2022
    Dr. Green is an outstanding physician - knowledgeable amiable and able to explain medical concepts with great clarity.
    Decorative Caduceus

    Assessing Changes in Multi-parametric MRI in Patients With Acute Demyelinating Lesions Taking C...

    The efficacy of clemastine relative to placebo at increasing the myelin water fraction (MWF) (measured in %) from magnetic resonance imaging of the corpus callosum.

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Assessing Changes in Multi-parametric MRI in MS Patients Taking Clemastine Fumarate as a Myelin...

    The efficacy of clemastine relative to placebo at increasing the myelin water fraction (MWF) (measured in %) from magnetic resonance imaging of the corpus callosum.

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Assessment of Clemastine Fumarate as a Remyelinating Agent in Acute Optic Neuritis (ReCOVER)

    To evaluate the efficacy of clemastine relative to placebo for reducing P100 latencies on full field transient pattern reversal visual evoked potentials. Measure will be reported as difference in P100 latency from baseline to 9 mo...

    Recruiting

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