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Dr. Gary Abrams is an expert in neurology and director of the Neurorehabilitation Program at UCSF Medical Center. He specializes in treating conditions associated with chronic disorders or injuries of the nervous system. He is especially interested in the late effects of stroke and traumatic brain injury, and conducts research on novel methods of cognitive rehabilitation.

Abrams received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his training in neurology at the Neurological Institute of New York at Columbia University. He was a member of the neurology faculty at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and served as medical director of the Helen Hayes Hospital prior to joining UCSF in 1995. He also serves as rehabilitation section chief at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 1983

  • Residencies

    Neurological Institute of New York, Neurology, 1978

  • Internship

    UPMC Presybyterian Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1975

  • Education

    University of Pennsylvania, 1974

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    40 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 23, 2025
    Very knowledgable and caring doctor. He followed up with recommendations immediately after the visit.
    Feb 17, 2025
    Dr Abrams snd team are terrific!!!
    Dec 19, 2024
    Dr . Abrams was vey caring, interested in my problems and excellent in explaining issues related to my problems.
    Dec 04, 2024
    Dr. Abrams is excellent! He really cares and he listened to my concerns and help come up with solutions.
    May 15, 2024
    If there was a very good plus, Dr. Abram's would receive it. He listened to my concerns & understood why I was hesitant with some treatments. He explained thoroughly and then I understood clearly and was able to make an educated decision.
    Apr 24, 2024
    Excellent consult - very helpful, and concerned re issues - continues to research possible ideas for complicated condition
    Mar 15, 2024
    There were two providers on the visit. The female doctor was very nice but the male doctor was abrupt, didn't explain anything to me and I don't trust him.
    Nov 18, 2023
    Dr. Abrams was superb in every way.
    Sep 06, 2023
    pleasant
    Jun 28, 2023
    Very good
    Jun 03, 2023
    I don't have to return to UCSF unless my condition progresses.

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