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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
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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
- 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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- July 28, 20265 out of 5 Stars
If there was an option above very good I would choose that for Dr Waung. She is absolutely amazing. Every time I have an appointment she takes the very best care of me. She always listens, offers options and overall is the best doctor!!
- July 25, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Everyone at UCSF has been great.
- July 23, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Waung is excellent.
- July 14, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I love Dr. Waung, which is why I waited so long to see her. She's the best neurologist and I feel very good to be under her care.
- July 10, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Waung was very attentive and caring
- July 3, 20265 out of 5 Stars
On a scale from 1 to 10, I'd give her a 12.
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