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Nick Galifianakis, MD, MPH
Neurology • Neurology (Movement Disorders)- Telehealth visits
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Nick Galifianakis, MD, MPH
Neurology • Neurology (Movement Disorders)- Telehealth visits
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About me
Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis is a neurologist who specializes in taking a comprehensive approach to treating Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia and other movement disorders. His tools include deep brain stimulation, botulinum toxin injections and medication.
Galifianakis' research interests include outcomes in deep brain stimulation for patients with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, such as with the use of new interventional MRI techniques. He also is interested in defining types of essential tremor and developing more complete models of care for advanced Parkinson's disease.
Galifianakis earned his medical degree and completed a neurology residency at the University of Southern California, where he served as chief resident. He completed a movement disorders fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and UCSF.
Galifianakis also sees patients at the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center in San Francisco, a Veterans Affairs center of excellence. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
Education & training
Board certification
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Fellowship
- Movement Disorders, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
- Movement Disorders, University of Pennsylvania
Residency
- Neurology, University of Southern California GME
Internship
- Internal Medicine, University of Maryland Medicine
Degree
- MD, Keck School of Medicine at USC
Academic title
- Health Sciences Clinical Professor
My expertise
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- August 23, 20262.1 out of 5 Stars
Left with "More questions" and no answers
- August 12, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Thanks so much to everyone who helped to get this appointment. Special thanks to Dr G for his compassion and empathy towards patients and their families.
- July 22, 20264.8 out of 5 Stars
Dr. G wasn't any more able to provide me with a diagnosis that than any of the other half dozen providers I have consulted
- June 4, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Galifianakis is absolutely wonderful. He is patient compassionate kind ! He gives simple clear concise explanations about my condition!! Love him !!!
- May 7, 20264.3 out of 5 Stars
Excellent dr. A little stressed about staying on time.
- May 1, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. G is the best!!
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