Overview
Alexandra Nelson is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1651 4th St Ste 212, San Francisco, CA 94158
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Memory And Aging Center
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Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic
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Memory And Aging Center
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 highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexandra Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Nelson by calling their office at 415-353-2057. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexandra Nelson a top-rated expert for Huntington Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexandra Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Huntington Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexandra Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Alexandra Nelson is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Huntington Disease, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Alexandra Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexandra Nelson has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Huntington Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Alexandra Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexandra Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexandra Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2057 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Behr SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Behr Syndrome.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Experienced
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- ChoreaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Chorea.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- DementiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Familial Hemiplegic MigraineDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.
- Fragile X SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Fragile X Syndrome.