The 20 Best Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 7 doctor with experience in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 6 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
    Advanced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Samuel J. Pleasure is a neurologist who specializes in caring for patients with multiple sclerosis. He also has expertise in caring for patients with epilepsy as well as years of experience in managing a variety of neurological conditions in both clinic and hospital settings. Pleasure has two main areas of inquiry for his research. He studies processes that regulate early brain development in both normal and diseased situations. He also studies autoimmune forms of meningoencephalitis, where inflammation in specific brain areas causes severe neurologic dysfunction. Pleasure received his medical degree and a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. He was chief resident during his neurology residency at UCSF, where he then completed a research fellowship in neuroscience. Pleasure is a fellow of the American Neurological Association and a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, Society for Neuroscience, Society for Developmental Biology and Cajal Club. He has won numerous awards for his research and has received research funding from a wide variety of private, state and federal sources. He has served in leadership roles in national organizations and in the UCSF Department of Neurology. Pleasure is the Glenn W. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Endowed Chair in Neurology at UCSF. Dr. Pleasure is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Pleasure is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Pleasure is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

    ALS & Neurodegenerative Disease Center

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

    Dr. Mark Terrelonge Jr. is a neurologist who cares for patients with nerve and muscle disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); inflammatory nerve diseases, such as Guillain-Barre syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy; genetic muscle and nerve disorders; and disorders of the neuromuscular junction, such as myasthenia gravis. At the UCSF School of Medicine, Terrelonge serves as an assistant director for the residency program in neurology and as a lecturer on weakness related to neuromuscular disorders. Other endeavors include developing satellite clinics for people with ALS or other neuromuscular conditions who live in rural areas of Northern California and Hawaii. He is also designing a blueprint for establishing multidisciplinary ALS clinics in the United States and abroad using telehealth to make subspeciality neurological services available to more people. At Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, he is launching a specialty clinic to provide underserved patients in the area with neurological care. After earning a bachelor's degree in neurobiology at Harvard University, Terrelonge earned a master of public health degree at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and completed a residency in neurology at UCSF, serving as chief resident. He also completed a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at UCSF. During his training at UCSF, he received the Teaching Excellence Award for Cherished Housestaff and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is a John A. Watson Faculty Scholar at UCSF. Dr. Terrelonge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Terrelonge is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neuromuscular Medicine and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Terrelonge is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

    Office

    675 Nelson Rising Ln Ste 190, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Geschwind is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Geschwind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

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    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

    Pacific Hematology Oncology Assoc

    2100 Webster St Ste 225, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Behler is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Behler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

    University Of California San Francisco

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

    Patrick Hullett is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hullett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Dysgraphia, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
    Neurology

    Univ Of California Home Care Serv

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

    Maulik Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Meningitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
    Experienced in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

    University Of California San Francisco

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

    Ryan Schubert is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Schubert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Encephalitis, Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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    What is the definition of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration?

    Paraneoplastic syndromes are a group of rare disorders that include Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD). Paraneoplastic syndromes are thought to result from an abnormal immune response to an underlying (and often undetected) malignant tumor. PCD is a rare, non-metastatic complication of cancer. PCD is typically thought to be caused by antibodies generated against tumor cells. Instead of just attacking the cancer cells, the cancer-fighting antibodies also attack normal cells in the cerebellum. PCD occurs most often in individuals with the following cancers: ovarian cancer, cancer of the uterus, breast cancer, small-cell lung cancer, and Hodgkin lymphoma. Symptoms of PCD may include dizziness, loss of coordination, blurred vision, nystagmus, ataxia, and speech difficulties.

    When should I see a Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration 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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