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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
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- December 18, 20255 out of 5 Stars
We feel it is a privilege to be able to see someone of the caliber of Dr Peter Ljubenkov. He Is not only extremely knowledgeable, but he Is kind, courteous, respectful, friendly and really understands how to listen to and how to treat patients with dementia.
- November 10, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Peter was very empathetic and has made me feel much more hopeful
- August 26, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Was a good listener and communicated well as he answered my questions.
- August 14, 20255 out of 5 Stars
This is why we love UCSF!
- July 8, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Peter is always on time, thorough, listens well, and explains his medical advice and assessment well.
- July 3, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Superb clinician!
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