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Bruce Cree, MD, PhD

Neuroimmunology • NeurologyClinical Research Director, UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroinflammation Center Mission Bay
415-353-2069
Portrait of Bruce Cree
Portrait of Bruce Cree
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Bruce Cree, MD, PhD

Neuroimmunology • NeurologyClinical Research Director, UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroinflammation Center Mission Bay
415-353-2069

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About me

Dr. Bruce Cree is a neurologist with a special interest in multiple sclerosis. He treats patients with multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optics, transverse myelitis and other autoimmune and central nervous system disorders. Cree currently serves as the clinical research director at the UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center.

Cree's research focuses on the role of genetics in multiple sclerosis, the immunology of neuromyelitis optica and developing new treatments for multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica through clinical trials.

Cree received his medical degree and doctorate in biochemistry from UCSF. He completed his neurology residency at Columbia University followed by a neurology fellowship at UCSF. He also earned a masters in advanced studies in clinical research from the department of epidemiology and biostatistics at UCSF.

Cree is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Neurological Association and the San Francisco Neurological Society. He is an associate professor of neurology at the UCSF School of Medicine.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Psychiatry & Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship

  • Multiple Sclerosis, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Columbia Hospital

Internship

  • California Pacific Medical Center - Sutter Health

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

My expertise

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    4.9 out of 5 Stars
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    • 4.1 out of 5 Stars
      May 28, 2026

      Doctor was at first a little gruff ("I don't know why you're here. Who referred you?") but appeared to warm up and gain Interest as the appointment continued. He was very knowledgable and addressed my current neurological situation appropriately.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 20, 2026

      Dr. Cree is a brilliant physician, I am fortunate to be a patient.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 20, 2026

      Dr. Cree is very thorough and kind.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 6, 2026

      I feel I get the best care possible

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 31, 2026

      I count my blessings that I am in Dr. Cree's care. He is great!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 28, 2026

      Good

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