John W. Engstrom
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. John W. Engstrom

Neurology
General Neurology Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
13
conditions
General Neurology Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. John Engstrom, a specialist in neuromuscular disorders, is director of neurology outpatient services and a neurologist at the UCSF Spine Center. In addition to treating patients, he studies new therapies for neurological complications of spine disease and peripheral nerve entrapment (a category of conditions involving compressed nerves). Engstrom earned a bachelor's degree in genetics at the University of California, Davis, followed by a medical degree at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a medical residency in neurology at UCSF, where he served as chief resident, before joining the UCSF in 1988. Engstrom has received numerous awards, including the Betty Anker Fife Distinguished Chair in Neurology from UCSF, Visiting Professor of Neurologic Education at the Mayo Clinic and Outstanding Clinical Teacher for Neurology Residents from UCSF. He was also awarded the Distinguished Neurology Teacher of the Year Award by the American Neurological Association, and in 2021 he was honored with the B. Baker Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education, given by the American Academy of Neurology. He is an associate editor for Harrison's, an online resource for medical practice and research, and vice chair of the Department of Neurology at UCSF.

Dr. Engstrom is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

Dr. Engstrom is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Engstrom is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowships

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Clinical Neurophysiology

Hospital Affiliations

Marinhealth Medical Center
Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

General Neurology Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Engstrom has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Kyphosis
Spondylolisthesis
Peripheral Neuropathy

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.

10 Total Publications

Anti-CD320 Autoantibodies and Central Nervous System Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Idiopathic Myelopathy.
Anti-CD320 Autoantibodies and Central Nervous System Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Idiopathic Myelopathy.
Journal: JAMA neurology
Published: August 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John W. Engstrom

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Is Dr. John W. Engstrom a top-rated expert for Infantile Axonal Neuropathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John W. Engstrom is classified as an Advanced expert for Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, 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 W. Engstrom specialize in?

While Dr. John W. Engstrom is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. John W. Engstrom participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John W. Engstrom has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infantile Axonal Neuropathy. You can view a list of Dr. John W. Engstrom's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John W. Engstrom accept my insurance?

Dr. John W. Engstrom accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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