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Paul A. Garcia
5.0 out of 5 (93)
Paul A. Garcia

Paul A. Garcia, MD

Epilepsy Neurology

Director, Clinical Epilepsy Services

Epilepsy Center
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2437
5.0 out of 5 (93)
Virtual visits available
5.0 out of 5 (93)
Virtual visits available
Epilepsy Center
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2437

Dr. Paul Garcia is a nationally recognized neurologist in the treatment of epilepsy and director of Clinical Epilepsy Services at UCSF Medical Center. His expertise covers a wide range of conditions and therapies, with a particular interest in treating epilepsy patients after surgery, advances in diagnosis and treatment of frontal lobe epilepsy and epilepsy in patients with brain tumors. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society and on the board of directors of the Western EEG Society.

Garcia earned an undergraduate degree with high honors at the University of California, Davis in physiology and a medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed residency and subspecialty training in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. He joined the staff of UCSF Medical Center in 1991 and is a professor of neurology. Garcia has served as an ad hoc reviewer for several professional publications, including the Annals of Neurology and the Journal of Neurology, and has published numerous research articles.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Epilepsy, 2013

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 1993

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Neurology, 1993

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Neurology, 1991

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 1988

  • Degree

    University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 1987

"The brain is what makes a person that person."

Meet Dr. Garcia
We are honored by our patients' trust in us – we won't give up on anyone.

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    93 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 26, 2025
    Always recommend Dr. Garcia. He is always super responsive to my messages and always has my best interest at heart. Scheduling has been super easy and the care team is so helpful no matter what I need.
    Jun 25, 2025
    I had a great a meeting with Dr. Garcia and he answered all my questions and concerns. Made another appt in 6 months. Thank you so much!
    Apr 26, 2025
    Dr Garcia made us look at the future and plan for potential issues. We have complete confidence in his expertise.
    Apr 24, 2025
    In all my years of being cared by Paul Garcia, he has always been friendly, courteous, open to thinking through alternatives in therapy , & willing to discuss potential risks of other medical events in my life.
    Mar 27, 2025
    We've had some great doctors through the years, but I've never seen this quality of care before. Dr. Garcia listens and weighs the alternatives with me. He's kind and caring.
    Mar 21, 2025
    Great experience
    Mar 13, 2025
    Good
    Mar 03, 2025
    Dr Garcia is the finest physician I know.
    Feb 19, 2025
    Dr Garcia has always been amazing.
    Feb 17, 2025
    Dr. Garcia is oneofthebestvknowedgeable,caring and very helpful.
    Jan 31, 2025
    Discussing medicine for our son to take and some of the effects
    Dec 21, 2024
    As mentioned, Dr. Garcia is simply excellent as he truly listens to the patient's input and uses that as a variable in decisions he makes.
    Oct 23, 2024
    Excellent is not an option here and that is what I recieved. 6
    Jul 03, 2024
    Everything Excellent
    Jun 09, 2024
    The concern and interest this provider has for this patient seem genuine.
    May 04, 2024
    Dr. Garcia is always so wonderful and helpful! He is a great and caring man!!
    Apr 13, 2024
    Dr G is always very caring about his patient and family's concerns and includes us in the decision-making process
    Mar 20, 2024
    Dr Garcia is an incredible doctor he listens well and is never in a rush ever.
    Dec 20, 2023
    Excellent
    Dec 11, 2023
    Always good experience with this provider
    Nov 24, 2023
    It's hard to speak highly enough of Dr. Garcia. Great doctor, great human being.
    Nov 18, 2023
    Dr Garcia is an excellent doctor. Talking to him reduces stress related to disease. Very kind and good doctor.
    Oct 09, 2023
    My care provider is the best. Shame his front office staff has become so judge mental, rude, uncaring and unkind.
    Sep 28, 2023
    Dr Garcia is exceptional
    Sep 06, 2023
    I have been with Dr.Garcia for many years, and there's a reason for that: he is an extremely knowledgeable, caring physician who listens and really understands the patient's perspective. Not only is he a good physician, but he also has the right skills to include the patient in decision making. He is a 6 out of 5!!!
    Aug 22, 2023
    Dr is very easy to talk to , I feel very comfortable discussing our situation, he listens and is very helpful

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    My work

    "Rebooting" the brain of a patient with epilepsy

    Kimberly began having debilitating seizures and anxiety while overseas. Care from Dr. Garcia and colleagues finally brought her condition under control.

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