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Maggie Waung, MD

NeurologyDirector, Neurology Complex Diagnosis Clinic
General Neurology San Mateo
415-353-2273
Portrait of Maggie Waung
Portrait of Maggie Waung
ucsf logo

Maggie Waung, MD

NeurologyDirector, Neurology Complex Diagnosis Clinic
General Neurology San Mateo
415-353-2273

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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

Locations

    My work

    Helping patients with puzzling neurological symptoms

    Learn how Dr. Waung is finding answers – and treatments – for patients' mystery conditions.

    My research

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    202 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 29, 2026

      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.

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      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.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 22, 2026

      Dr Waung is very kind, knowledgeable, and very caring. I really appreciate all she has done to help me feel better.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 21, 2026

      Hands down, Dr. Waung has been the most competent, thorough and clinically attentive MD that I have seen in the last 5 years regarding the complex presentation of my symptoms. She is highly competent and thoughtful in her approach to my medical needs. I am greatly appreciative.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 3, 2026

      Dr. Waung was attentive, thorough and caring. She took a lot of time to diagnose and explain my condition. She had a nice manner, and clearly an expert in her field. I was very impressed with the care I received.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 20, 2026

      Dr. Waung is fabulous.

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