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Michael Pico, MD

Neurosurgery • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Neurologic Spine Parnassus
415-353-2739
Portrait of Michael Pico
Portrait of Michael Pico
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Michael Pico, MD

Neurosurgery • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Neurologic Spine Parnassus
415-353-2739

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About me

Dr. Michael Pico is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist who provides nonsurgical care for patients with musculoskeletal and pain conditions. He diagnoses and treats problems of the spine, joints and muscles using comprehensive physical exam maneuvers, spinal injections, joint injections and nerve blocks. His goals are to relieve pain and restore function so that patients can enjoy a better quality of life and return to their daily activities.

Pico earned his medical degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York University Langone Health, where he served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in pain medicine at Montefiore Medical Center.

Outside of work, Pico enjoys exploring San Francisco's many parks, watching tennis and soccer, and playing board games.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Med-Rehab/Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehab, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab

Fellowship

  • Pain Management, UPMC Montefiore University Hospital

Residency

  • Physical Med. & Rehab, New York University Langone Medical Center - GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Englewood Hospital & Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    299 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 30, 2026

      Dr Pico is great! The whole staff was wonderful and very courteous and accommodating

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 30, 2026

      Providers and Staff understand the role of Conservator and respect Conservatee.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 26, 2026

      Dr Pico has restored my life. I cannot say enough good about him.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 11, 2026

      Dr Pico is the best at listening,explaining and adapting to what he hears to provide the best care. I have not experienced a Dr this good in 30 years. Very efficient and cares about the best results for the patient.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 5, 2026

      The provider was excellent in all aspects and really helped decrease worry that I would not be heard or taken seriously.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 1, 2026

      Dr Pico is very thorough with his treatment plans

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