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Peter A. Ljubenkov, MD
Neurology • Memory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology- Telehealth Visits
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Peter A. Ljubenkov, MD
Neurology • Memory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Peter A. Ljubenkov is a behavioral neurologist who specializes in caring for patients experiencing memory, language and behavioral changes due to neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and other causes of dementia. He has special expertise in diagnosing and treating frontotemporal dementia (a group of neurodegenerative diseases that affect the frontal and temporal lobes) and related conditions, including progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration. Ljubenkov also serves as the associate fellowship director of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center's Behavioral Neurology Training Program fellowship, which trains doctors for careers in research and clinical care involving patients with dementia.
In research, Ljubenkov is active in clinical therapeutic trials, studies enrolling human participants to explore new potential treatments for patients with dementia.
Ljubenkov earned his medical degree at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He completed a residency in neurology at the University of California, San Diego, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF.
Education & training
Board certification
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Fellowship
- Behavioral Neurology, University of CA at San Francisco - Neurology GME
Residency
- Neurology, University of California Medical Center San Diego
Internship
- Internal Medicine, University of California - Irvine Medical Center
Degree
- MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
My expertise
Locations
My research
Clinical trials
Veri-T: A Trial of Verdiperstat in Patients With svPPA Due to TDP-43 PathologyOpens in a new window
Recruiting
Assess adverse events during 6 months administration of Verdiperstat or Placebo
Publications
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- March 17, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Excellent experience!
- March 17, 20264 out of 5 Stars
Both were clear, caring and supportive.
- March 14, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I consider my care provider an excellent care provider in all respects and look forward to working with him.
- February 20, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Listened, discussed concerns, & followed up veterans
- January 28, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Peter was wonderful. I am so happy he Is my doctor.
- January 27, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Excellent physician with deep knowledge of the issues and great suggestions for what's next.
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