The Division of Neurology at ZSFG is comrpised of physicians, researchers, medical trainees, and staff from many specialities across almost all neurological disorders, providing both inpatient and outpatient care for the San Francisco community. Together we work to inspire the next generation of physicians, provide hope and sanctuary to our patients, deliver healthcare discoveries through our research programs--all rooted in a commitment to equity and care.
The commitment and energy that folks have put in over the years have created a Neurology Service that provides excellent neurologic care to the people in San Francisco who need it most—while developing radical improvements to patient care and training the next generation of physicians. We see hundreds of patients in our hospital services each year, care for thousands more in our clinics, and welcome patient volunteers in our research programs.
Together, we are the ZSFG Division of Neurology.
Faculty
ZSFG faculty are comprised of specialties throughout neurology, including epilepsy, neuromuscular, memory disorders, neuroinflammation, neuro-HIV and global health, and neuro-emergency including coma, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. Learn more about our clinical specialties and individual faculty here.
Trainees
Education is a pillar for ZSFG Neurology. Each year, up to 10 fellows and more than 60 residents rotate with our division, from the UCSF departments of Neurology, Medicine, Neurosurgery, and from St. Mary's Medical School. We also welcome more than 50 medical students per year.
Staff
The staff at ZSFG Neurology are committed to a culture of kindness and compassion in supporting the ZSFG Neurology's mission to deliver world-class neurological care at the sanctuary of sanctuaries for the underserved of San Francisco. Each staff member has a role that contributes directly to each of the four pillars of the Division: clinical care, education, research, and equity.
Research Participants
Advances in healthcare are driven by the partnership of patient volunteers to clinical research projects. At ZSFG, we strive to cultivate a patient-centered research program, with projects in global health, memory, epilepsy, stroke, and neuro-emergency.