Overview
Douglas Galasko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Galasko is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 316 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9444 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas R. Galasko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas R. Galasko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas R. Galasko by calling their office at 858-657-8540. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas R. Galasko a top-rated expert for Alzheimer's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas R. Galasko is classified as an Elite expert for Alzheimer's 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. Douglas R. Galasko specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas R. Galasko is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Douglas R. Galasko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas R. Galasko has published 315 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alzheimer's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas R. Galasko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas R. Galasko accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas R. Galasko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-8540 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
- Elite
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Galasko isElite. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- DementiaDr. Galasko isElite. Learn about Dementia.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Galasko isElite. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Movement DisordersDr. Galasko isElite. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Galasko isElite. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Distinguished
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Galasko isDistinguished. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Advanced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Brown SyndromeDr. Galasko isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Galasko isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Galasko isAdvanced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Galasko isAdvanced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Memory LossDr. Galasko isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Galasko isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Galasko isAdvanced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Galasko isAdvanced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- Experienced
- AnosmiaDr. Galasko isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Galasko isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Galasko isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Galasko isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- NeuroblastomaDr. Galasko isExperienced. Learn about Neuroblastoma.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Galasko isExperienced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Primary Progressive AphasiaDr. Galasko isExperienced. Learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Galasko isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- Wernicke-Korsakoff SyndromeDr. Galasko isExperienced. Learn about Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.