The 20 Best Athetosis Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Athetosis near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Athetosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Athetosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Adult Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) And Schwannomatosis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Line Jacques is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jacques is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Jacques is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Jacques is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Athetosis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Athetosis
    Neurology

    San Francisco Neurology And Sleep Center Inc.

    950 Stockton St Ste 368, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joy Meng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Meng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Headache.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis

    Movement Disorders Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., 8th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chadwick Christine is a neurologist at the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Christine is a graduate of Cornell University, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in physics and English, as well as his medical degree. He completed a residency in neurology and a postdoctoral fellowship at UCSF, focusing on the research of synaptic plasticity. Dr. Christine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Christine is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry, Neurology. Dr. Christine is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Neuromuscular Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jeffrey W. Ralph is a neurologist who specializes in diseases of the nerve, muscle and neuromuscular transmission, the nerve activity that leads to muscle movement. He is an expert in the category of nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy, with a particular interest in neuropathies that result from immune system activity. In 2004, he became director of the Neuropathy Center at UCSF Medical Center, founded in part with funding from the Neuropathy Association. In addition to treating patients in the clinic, he performs electromyograms – diagnostic tests that record muscles' electrical activity – including such specialized tests as single-fiber electromyograms and multiple-channel recordings for analyzing abnormal muscle tone. Ralph completed a neurology residency as well as fellowships in neuromuscular medicine and clinical neurophysiology at UCSF. His research has addressed treatments for neuropathy caused by HIV and AIDS. Dr. Ralph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis. Dr. Ralph is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neuromuscular Medicine and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Ralph is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Pediatric Neurology

    UCSF Childrens Renal Center

    1825 4th St Fl 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Shapiro is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Olga Goldberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis

    Childrens Hospital Medical Center Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

    744 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Sigford is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Sigford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Athetosis, Moebius Syndrome, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis

    Childrens Hospital Medical Center Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

    744 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roxanne Simmons is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Absence Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Childrens Hospital Medical Center Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

    744 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Fay is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Fay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, Canavan Disease, Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, and CACH Syndrome.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Mostajelean is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Mostajelean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Pediatrics

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shean Ng is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Focal Dystonia, and Contracture Deformity.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis

    Office

    279 Miller Ave, 
    Mill Valley, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandra Shefrin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mill Valley, California. Dr. Shefrin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology

    Richmond Medical Center

    901 Nevin Ave, 1st Floor Dept #111, 
    Richmond, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenny Siv is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, California. Dr. Siv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Siv is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Athetosis?

    Athetosis is a movement disorder (dyskinesia) characterized by constant, sinuous, slow, irregular, and involuntary movements affecting the ends of limbs, especially the arms, that can be caused by injury or to basal ganglia (deep brain structures) that coordinate muscle movement or drug toxicity.

    When should I see an Athetosis doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Athetosis doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Athetosis doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Athetosis doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Athetosis doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Athetosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Athetosis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Athetosis doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Athetosis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Athetosis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Athetosis doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Athetosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Athetosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Athetosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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