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Maggie Waung, MD
NeurologyDirector, Neurology Complex Diagnosis Clinic- Telehealth Visits
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Maggie Waung, MD
NeurologyDirector, Neurology Complex Diagnosis Clinic- Telehealth Visits
- Insurance plan information
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About me
Dr. Maggie Waung is a neurologist who specializes in caring for patients with headache and other chronic pain disorders.
Waung has been a Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Professor since 2021. To understand how patients develop persistent, recurring and debilitating headaches, Waung studies pain processing in the brain. Her research uses optogenetics, a cutting-edge method of manipulating light-sensitive proteins to reveal nerve cell function. In addition to illuminating the causes of migraines, the goal is to develop better, targeted therapies.
Waung earned her medical degree and a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She completed a residency in neurology at UCSF.
Waung is a member of the Society for Neuroscience, American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Education & training
Board certification
- Psychiatry & Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Residency
- Neurology, UCSF Medical Center House Staff
Internship
- Neurology, UCSF Medical Center House Staff
Degree
- MD, Texas Womans University - Dallas Parkland Campus
Academic title
- Clinical Professor
My expertise
Specialties
Conditions
Locations
My work
Helping patients with puzzling neurological symptoms
My research
Publications
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- May 25, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Maggie Waung is the best
- May 13, 20264.5 out of 5 Stars
This was supposed to be an in person visit, but because I was in extreme pain and couldn't travel, Dr. WAUNG agreed to a virtual visit. She was so kind and compassionate.
- May 12, 20265 out of 5 Stars
She is incredible great doctor
- May 5, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I have recommended Dr. Waung many times and will continue to. Best doctor ever!!!
- April 29, 20265 out of 5 Stars
This care provider remembered my past problems and reminded me how they fit into my current problems. She went above and beyond for follow up care, too.
- April 24, 20264.9 out of 5 Stars
Dr Waung refuses to give up on diagnosing what is wrong with my husband. She is leaving no stone unturned as we attempt to figure out what is causing his issues.
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