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Joseph Sabatino, MD, PhD

Neuroimmunology • Neurology
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroinflammation Center Mission Bay
415-353-2069
Portrait of Joseph Sabatino
Portrait of Joseph Sabatino
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Joseph Sabatino, MD, PhD

Neuroimmunology • Neurology
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroinflammation Center Mission Bay
415-353-2069

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About me

Dr. Joseph Sabatino Jr. is a neurologist with expertise in caring for patients who have multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica (a neurological disorder that primarily affects the optic nerves and spinal cord) and other neuroinflammatory disorders (conditions in which immune responses lead to nervous system damage).

Sabatino's research focuses on T-cell immunology in multiple sclerosis and similar disorders.

Sabatino earned his medical degree and doctorate at the Emory University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a fellowship in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship

  • Neuroimmunology, University of CA at San Francisco - Neurology GME

Residency

  • Neurology, Johns Hopkins Univ Neurology Residency Program

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center - GME

Degree

  • MD, Emory University School of Medicine

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    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    62 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 11, 2025

      Dr Sabatino is an exceptional listener and communicator.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 2, 2025

      I always speak well about Dr S, his team and UCSF Medical as exemplary and should be modeled to the rest of the nation.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2025

      Dr. Sabatino is amazing in every respect!! It's always a pleasure to meet him, literally!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 27, 2025

      Dr Sabatino is a good doctor. He listens, thinks & responds with great information. As a patient I appreciate him greatly.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 20, 2025

      Always say UCSF should be a model for Every health system!!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 1, 2025

      Dr. Sabatino continues to provide an excellent understanding and explanation of the diagnosis and available treatment modalities for my conditions. His demonstration of genuine sensitivity to my concerns provides great comfort.

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