The 20 Best Familial Dysautonomia Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Familial Dysautonomia near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Woods is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Woods is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Woods is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified and Electrophysiology - Board Certified. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Cardiac Electrophysiology And Arrhythmia Service

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

    Dr. Thomas A. Dewland is a cardiologist with particular expertise in electrophysiology, the study of the heart's electrical activity. He cares for patients with arrhythmias (heart rhythm problems) in both the clinic and the hospital. Among other treatments, he performs catheter ablation (in which a flexible tube called a catheter is threaded through a blood vessel to reach the heart and destroy the tissue causing an arrhythmia), pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement and left atrial appendage closure (sealing the heart sac where blood clots form to help prevent stroke in patients with the heart rate irregularity called atrial fibrillation). In research, Dewland focuses on atrial fibrillation epidemiology (the study of which populations are affected by certain diseases and why). His goal is to identify ways to prevent atrial fibrillation before it occurs. Dewland earned his medical degree at the Yale School of Medicine. At UCSF, he completed a residency in internal medicine, a fellowship in cardiology and a fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology, as well as the Advanced Training in Clinical Research Certificate Program. Outside of work, Dewland enjoys spending time with his wife – a pediatrician at UCSF – and their two children. Dr. Dewland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Dewland is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Dewland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Cardiac Electrophysiology And Arrhythmia Service

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

    Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld is chief of the UCSF Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service. His expertise includes treating arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, with catheter ablation. Specific techniques, such as endocardial and epicardial ablation, may be used for atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia or ventricular tachycardia. Gerstenfeld also specializes in treating patients with inherited arrhythmia syndromes such as arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Brugada syndrome, long QT syndrome and adult congenital heart disease. Treatments include implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization devices. In his research, Gerstenfeld studies the mechanisms of arrhythmia, new technologies for mapping and ablation of arrhythmias, biomedical signal processing and electrocardiography. He is the primary investigator for several clinical trials. Gerstenfeld earned a medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a master of science degree in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. He completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a cardiology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts, a research fellowship at UCSF and an electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Gerstenfeld is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Heart Rhythm Society and American Heart Association. He has published numerous manuscripts and book chapters, and he often lectures on mapping and treating arrhythmias. He is associate editor of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC): Clinical Electrophysiology. Dr. Gerstenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Gerstenfeld is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Gerstenfeld is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Pediatrics

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco,, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Soifer is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco,, California. Dr. Soifer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Subpulmonary Stenosis, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Movement Disorders Clinic

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caroline Tanner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Tanner is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Tanner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Memory And Aging Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. William Seeley works at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. He cares for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In 2011, Seeley was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for his research on understanding FTD and other neurodegenerative diseases. His research focuses on why dementias target specific nerve cell populations. The goal is to discover what makes brain tissues susceptible or resistant to degeneration and to translate these findings into new treatments. Seeley earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals in Boston, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Dr. Seeley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Seeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Seeley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Memory And Aging Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Adam Boxer is a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center who specializes in Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and atypical parkinsonism – in particular, corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy. Boxer obtained his medical and doctoral degrees as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at New York University School of Medicine, a program funded by the National Institutes of Health. He completed a residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center and a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Boxer directs the clinical neurology research unit for the Sandler Neurosciences Center at Mission Bay, as well as the clinical trials program for Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia at the Memory and Aging Center. Boxer received the Edwin Boldrey Award from the San Francisco Neurological Society in 2002 for basic research in neurological disease, the 2005 John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation Alzheimer's Award and a 2009 Hellman Family Foundation fellowship. Dr. Boxer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Corticobasal Degeneration. Dr. Boxer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry, Neurology. Dr. Boxer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Advanced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Outpatient Palliative Care Service

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Prusiner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Prusiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Kuru, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    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 Familial Dysautonomia. 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.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Family Medicine

    Hayes Valley

    98 Gough St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Laluz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Laluz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Malignant Hypertension.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    University Of California San Francisco

    2330 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Holmes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Movement Disorders Clinic

    1651 4th St Ste 232, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nijee Luthra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Luthra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    University Of California San Francisco Memory And Aging Center

    350 Parnassus Ave Ste 905, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Tartaglia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tartaglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cara Pellegrini is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pellegrini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Arrhythmias, Ventricular Fibrillation, Sarcoidosis, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    VA Medical Center

    4150 Clement St # 111-G, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristine Yaffe is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yaffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer's Disease, Concussion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiology

    Stanford Health Care

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

    Justin Lee is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Emeryville,, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Atrial Tachycardia, and His Bundle Tachycardia.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Family Medicine

    Bay Area Orthopaedic Sports & Spine Inc

    5915 Hollis St Ste B, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Eichel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Eichel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Dysautonomia?

    Familial dysautonomia (FD) is an inherited disorder that affects nerves throughout the body.

    When should I see a Familial Dysautonomia 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 a Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 a Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Dysautonomia 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 a Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Dysautonomia 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 a Familial Dysautonomia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Dysautonomia 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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