Peter A. Ljubenkov

MD

Neurologist
Natural science enthusiast, amateur artist and proud dad

Dr. Peter A. Ljubenkov is a behavioral neurologist who specializes in caring for patients experiencing memory, language and behavioral changes due to neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and other causes of dementia. He has special expertise in diagnosing and treating frontotemporal dementia (a group of neurodegenerative diseases that affect the frontal and temporal lobes) and related conditions, including progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration. Ljubenkov also serves as the associate fellowship director of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center's Behavioral Neurology Training Program fellowship, which trains doctors for careers in research and clinical care involving patients with dementia.

In research, Ljubenkov is active in clinical therapeutic trials, studies enrolling human participants to explore new potential treatments for patients with dementia.

Ljubenkov earned his medical degree at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He completed a residency in neurology at the University of California, San Diego, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF.

  • Education

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine, MD, 2011

  • Residencies

    UC San Diego, Neurology, 2015

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Behavioral Neurology, 2018

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

We are entering a renaissance of discoveries in the treatment of dementia. It is my passion to aid the search for a cure.

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    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    32 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 22, 2024
    I would give everyone involved the highest score ever. I have not had such a positive health care experience since the 1990s.
    Dec 11, 2024
    Dr Ljubenkov is a fantastic provider. He is knowledgeable, kind, courteous and empathetic.
    Dec 10, 2024
    He showed compassion and care
    Sep 08, 2023
    Dr Ljubenkov is a first class gold star provider
    Jun 28, 2023
    Very very helpful!
    May 31, 2023
    Aplus
    May 31, 2023
    Thank you
    May 29, 2023
    Dr. Peter was very kind and caring and provided us helpful information.
    Mar 22, 2023
    Highly recommend. Very professional.
    Feb 22, 2023
    Dr. Ljubenkov was very engaged and concerned.

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Veri-T: A Trial of Verdiperstat in Patients With svPPA Due to TDP-43 Pathology

    Assess adverse events during 6 months administration of Verdiperstat or Placebo

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