Overview
John Best is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Cerebellar Degeneration.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 121 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
450 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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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Brain Tumor Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Best
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Best?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Best by calling their office at 415-833-4555. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Best a top-rated expert for Dementia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Best is classified as an Experienced expert for Dementia, 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. John Best specialize in?
While Dr. John Best is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. John Best participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Best has published 121 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dementia. You can view a list of Dr. John Best's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Best accept my insurance?
Dr. John Best accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-833-4555 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.
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- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- DementiaDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.