Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe
Overview
Dr. Ian Bledsoe is a neurologist who cares for patients who have Parkinson's disease, tremors, ataxia, dystonia and other movement disorders. His treatments include medications, botulinum toxin injections and a surgical procedure called deep brain stimulation. Bledsoe has a special interest in dystonia, a disorder that causes involuntary movements, cramps and abnormal postures. He particularly focuses on a form of the condition that affects musicians and other patients whose work requires repetitive movements. Bledsoe's research interests include finding better treatments for dystonia and using neuroimaging – advanced image-producing technologies applied to the nervous system – to improve understanding of what causes the condition. He has also used neuroimaging to study cognitive problems associated with Parkinson's disease. Bledsoe received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in neurology as well as a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology and electromyography at Stanford Health Care. At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, he also completed a fellowship in movement disorders and a master's degree in clinical research. Bledsoe is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and Performing Arts Medicine Association. Before attending medical school, Bledsoe earned a bachelor's degree in violin performance at Northwestern University. He continues to play and perform in his free time.
Dr. Bledsoe is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe by calling their office at 415-353-2311. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe a top-rated expert for Drug Induced Dyskinesia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe is classified as an Elite expert for Drug Induced Dyskinesia, 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. Ian O. Bledsoe specialize in?
While Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Drug Induced Dyskinesia. You can view a list of Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe accept my insurance?
Dr. Ian O. Bledsoe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2311 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Bledsoe isElite. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Movement DisordersDr. Bledsoe isElite. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Bledsoe isElite. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Distinguished
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Bledsoe isDistinguished. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic DyskinesiaDr. Bledsoe isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Bledsoe isDistinguished. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Bledsoe isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Bledsoe isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Advanced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Bledsoe isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Bledsoe isAdvanced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Cerebelloolivary AtrophyDr. Bledsoe isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebelloolivary Atrophy.
- ChoreaDr. Bledsoe isAdvanced. Learn about Chorea.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Bledsoe isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
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- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Bledsoe isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Bledsoe isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Bledsoe isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Bledsoe isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Bledsoe isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Bledsoe isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.