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Dr. Paul Garcia is a nationally recognized neurologist in the treatment of epilepsy and director of Clinical Epilepsy Services at UCSF Medical Center. His expertise covers a wide range of conditions and therapies, with a particular interest in treating epilepsy patients after surgery, advances in diagnosis and treatment of frontal lobe epilepsy and epilepsy in patients with brain tumors. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society and on the board of directors of the Western EEG Society.

Garcia earned an undergraduate degree with high honors at the University of California, Davis in physiology and a medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed residency and subspecialty training in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. He joined the staff of UCSF Medical Center in 1991 and is a professor of neurology. Garcia has served as an ad hoc reviewer for several professional publications, including the Annals of Neurology and the Journal of Neurology, and has published numerous research articles.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Epilepsy, 2013

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 1993

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Neurology, 1993

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Neurology, 1991

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 1988

  • Education

    University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 1987

  • Languages

    English

My reviews

5.0

Overall Experience
94 Ratings
About our process
Mar 27, 2025
We've had some great doctors through the years, but I've never seen this quality of care before. Dr. Garcia listens and weighs the alternatives with me. He's kind and caring.
Mar 21, 2025
Great experience
Mar 13, 2025
Good
Mar 03, 2025
Dr Garcia is the finest physician I know.
Feb 19, 2025
Dr Garcia has always been amazing.
Feb 17, 2025
Dr. Garcia is oneofthebestvknowedgeable,caring and very helpful.
Jan 31, 2025
Discussing medicine for our son to take and some of the effects
Dec 21, 2024
As mentioned, Dr. Garcia is simply excellent as he truly listens to the patient's input and uses that as a variable in decisions he makes.
Oct 23, 2024
Excellent is not an option here and that is what I recieved. 6
Jul 03, 2024
Everything Excellent
Jun 09, 2024
The concern and interest this provider has for this patient seem genuine.
May 04, 2024
Dr. Garcia is always so wonderful and helpful! He is a great and caring man!!
Apr 13, 2024
Dr G is always very caring about his patient and family's concerns and includes us in the decision-making process
Mar 20, 2024
Dr Garcia is an incredible doctor he listens well and is never in a rush ever.
Dec 20, 2023
Excellent
Dec 11, 2023
Always good experience with this provider
Nov 24, 2023
It's hard to speak highly enough of Dr. Garcia. Great doctor, great human being.
Nov 18, 2023
Dr Garcia is an excellent doctor. Talking to him reduces stress related to disease. Very kind and good doctor.
Oct 09, 2023
My care provider is the best. Shame his front office staff has become so judge mental, rude, uncaring and unkind.
Sep 28, 2023
Dr Garcia is exceptional
Sep 06, 2023
I have been with Dr.Garcia for many years, and there's a reason for that: he is an extremely knowledgeable, caring physician who listens and really understands the patient's perspective. Not only is he a good physician, but he also has the right skills to include the patient in decision making. He is a 6 out of 5!!!
Aug 22, 2023
Dr is very easy to talk to , I feel very comfortable discussing our situation, he listens and is very helpful
Jun 14, 2023
It was an excellent one. Communication thanks
Jun 14, 2023
Thoughtful and caring physician
Jun 09, 2023
Dr Garc?a has great bed side manner but beyond that he truly cares about his patients and wants to put a plan together to prevent seizures and considers all aspects of even the trickiest situations (in my case). I have seen him for over 10 years and I can't thank him enough for all he has done for me every time I see him
Jun 07, 2023
Dr Garcia is the best!
May 27, 2023
Dr. Garcia is the best.

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