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Neurologists in San Francisco, CA

Neurologists specialise in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Below are 30 neurologists with a practice in San Francisco, California, from the federal NPI Registry, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Neurologists in San Francisco

  1. Nicole L. Rosendale, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  2. Ian Bledsoe, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94115
  3. Olga Manouvakhova, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94158
  4. Aimee W. Kao, MD, PHD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  5. James W. Maas, MD PHD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  6. Nicholas B. Galifianakis, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  7. Pressley A. Chakales, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94117
  8. Lennox E. Byer Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  9. Richard A. Cuneo, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  10. Rachael Eby Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  11. Mark Magharious, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  12. Michael A. Diaz Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  13. Fatemeh Sadeghifar Neurology San Francisco, CA 94158
  14. Catherine L. Hoerth, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  15. Scott A. Josephson, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  16. Gad Avigdor Eshed, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94158
  17. Karunesh Ganguly, MD, PHD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  18. Gail A. Kang, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94121
  19. S Claiborne Johnston, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  20. Viktoriya S. Irodenko, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  21. Tina T. Shih, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  22. David L. Fischer, MD, PHD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94158
  23. Holly E. Hinson, MD, MCR Neurology San Francisco, CA 94110
  24. Jessamyn Conell-Price Neurology San Francisco, CA 94114
  25. Floyd D. Fortuin, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94109
  26. Kwame O. Adjepong, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  27. Carole Ho, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  28. Ling-Ya Chao, MD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  29. Michelle R. Braslavsky, DO Neurology San Francisco, CA 94143
  30. Marina Kasavin, MD, PHD Neurology San Francisco, CA 94115

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a neurologist

Common reasons

  • Migraine and frequent headaches
  • Numbness, tingling or weakness
  • Dizziness and balance problems
  • Memory concerns
  • Seizures and sleep-related nerve conditions

Signs it may be time

  • Headaches are frequent or changing
  • You have numbness, tingling or weakness that keeps returning
  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • A sudden severe headache, weakness on one side or trouble speaking needs emergency care, not an appointment

How to get the most from your neurologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • A headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped
2

During: questions to ask

  • What type of headache or condition do you think this is?
  • What triggers should I look for?
  • Do I need imaging or other tests?
  • What should make me seek urgent care?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Each headache or episode: start time, length, strength
  • Sleep, meals, screen time, stress and your cycle, if relevant
  • What you tried and whether it helped

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Neurology relies heavily on your own record. A migraine diary of how often, how long and what came before is what lets a neurologist see your triggers and judge whether a plan is working. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next neurologist appointment in San Francisco with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

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  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
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Questions

How do I find a neurologist in San Francisco?

This page lists 30 neurologists with a practice in San Francisco, California (ZIP codes 94109, 94110, 94114, 94115, 94117, 94121 and more), from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a neurologist in San Francisco?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first neurologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; A headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped.

How do I prepare for a neurology appointment about headaches?

Keep a headache diary for a few weeks: when each one started, how long it lasted, how strong it was and anything that came before it.

When is a headache an emergency?

A sudden, severe "worst ever" headache, or a headache with weakness, confusion, trouble speaking or a stiff neck with fever, needs emergency care. Call 911.

Neurologists in other California cities

Other specialists in San Francisco

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