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Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini, MD

Neurology • Memory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology
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Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini, MD

Neurology • Memory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology

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About me

Dr. Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini is a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. Her goal in patient care is to use state-of the-art cognitive and imaging techniques to diagnose and treat neurological disorders. She places a particular emphasis on managing dementia and neurodegenerative disorders.

Gorno-Tempini's main research interest is progressive aphasia, impaired ability to speak or understand language.

Gorno-Tempini completed her medical degree and specialty training in neurology in Italy, with a focus on behavioral neurology. She worked for three years in the Functional Imaging Laboratory at University College London, where she also earned a doctorate in imaging neuroscience.

Education & training

Fellowship

  • Behavioral Neurology, University College London

Residency

  • Clinical Neurology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Degree

  • MD, Universita Degli Studi de Brescia
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