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Paul A. Garcia, MD

Neurology • Epilepsy NeurologyDirector, Clinical Epilepsy Services
Epilepsy & Seizures Program Parnassus
415-353-2273
Portrait of Paul A. Garcia
Portrait of Paul A. Garcia
ucsf logo

Paul A. Garcia, MD

Neurology • Epilepsy NeurologyDirector, Clinical Epilepsy Services
Epilepsy & Seizures Program Parnassus
415-353-2273

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About me

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.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Epilepsy, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship

  • Neurology, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Residency

  • Neurology, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

My expertise

Locations

    My work

    Kimberly Bari

    "Rebooting" the brain of a patient with epilepsy

    Kimberly began having debilitating seizures and anxiety while overseas. Care from Dr. Garcia and colleagues finally brought her condition under control.

    Reviews

    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    81 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 13, 2025

      Have always rated Dr Garcia the best

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 5, 2025

      Dr. Garcia has always taken good care of me and continues to do so. He is an excellent physician.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 21, 2025

      The extraordinary caliber of our relationship with Paul Garcia is one of the true gifts of our lives.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 14, 2025

      I have been a patient of the caregiver for over 30 yrs now. Amazing gentleman!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 22, 2025

      I have had the best experience with UCSF and there staff kind and helpful people

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 6, 2025

      As simple as we can tell you Dr. Garcia is the very best Neurologist in the world and his staff is a reflection of his being #1

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