Joseph Sabatino Jr.

MD PhD

Neurologist
Neuroimmunologist and T-cell specialist

Dr. Joseph Sabatino Jr. is a neurologist with expertise in caring for patients who have multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica (a neurological disorder that primarily affects the optic nerves and spinal cord) and other neuroinflammatory disorders (conditions in which immune responses lead to nervous system damage).

Sabatino's research focuses on T-cell immunology in multiple sclerosis and similar disorders.

Sabatino earned his medical degree and doctorate at the Emory University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a fellowship in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology at UCSF.

  • Education

    Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 2012

  • Residencies

    Johns Hopkins University, Neurology, 2016

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Neurology, 2019

My passions are caring for patients and engaging in research that will hopefully help us provide better treatments for everyone.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    72 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 15, 2023
    Dr Sabatino, his dept & team and any complimentary dept have always made me feel well cared for in every way!!
    Nov 20, 2023
    Dr, Sabatino is an exceptional provider!
    Oct 27, 2023
    Dr. Sabatino is great at listening and being a MS activist.
    Aug 22, 2023
    Excellent medical care. Extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and patient.
    Jul 31, 2023
    I have had (and continue to have) some awful experiences at UCSF but Dr Sabatino is helping to restore my faith in the medical system.
    May 31, 2023
    Great
    Apr 23, 2023
    Doctor S is an excellent communicator and listener. His knowledge and care are also excellent I appreciate that he explains in simple language what my changes mean, what to expect, and what the treatment options are.
    Apr 21, 2023
    I have had some very bad experiences w UCSF and a misdiagnosis and this a tricky disease to treat. But Dr Sabatino has earned my trust.
    Sep 14, 2022
    Provider is friendly and caring professionally.
    Aug 07, 2022
    Excellent and very profess and caring. Explained things well and asked good questions

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Effects of Ocrelizumab Treatment on Immune Cells in Lymph Nodes in Multiple Sclerosis

    Percent reduction in B cells and T cell subsets in lymphoid tissue of MS patients following ocrelizumab treatment.

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