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Lawren VandeVrede, MD, PhD

Neurology • Memory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology
Memory & Aging Mission Bay
415-353-2057
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Lawren VandeVrede, MD, PhD

Neurology • Memory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology
Memory & Aging Mission Bay
415-353-2057

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About me

Dr. Lawren VandeVrede is a neurologist who cares for patients with dementia and other memory disorders.

VandeVrede's research focuses on improving scientific understanding of neurodegenerative disorders (conditions in which nerve cells progressively deteriorate or die) and developing treatments for them.

VandeVrede earned his medical degree and a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship

  • Behavioral Neurology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Neurology, Brigham and Womens Hospital GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital GME

Degree

  • MD, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    34 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 28, 2025

      Excellent care provider. We were all very happy with his ability to communicate difficult concepts to us about the disease. He was such a pleasure to talk with and engaged and professional to all who attended the video call. He was particularly responsive to Mom's questions.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 11, 2025

      Everyone was nice, courteous, good listeners and my wife and daughter in session.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 27, 2025

      Dr Vanderverde is so pleasant and so concerned. Very easy to talk to.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 21, 2025

      Dr. V is so good, I am considering moving here just because of the experience and other features of CA

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      August 6, 2025

      Always very concerned and willing to listen

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 19, 2025

      Dr Vanderverde is never in a rush and is always easy to talk with.

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