Overview
Dr. Marisa Gardner is a pediatric neurologist who cares for children with all forms of neurological disease. She has special interests in neurology of newborns and epilepsy. She has additional training in interpreting electroencephalograms, tests that record the brain's electrical activity. She cares for young patients from birth through age 21. Gardner directs the Neonatal Neurologic Care Program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. She also consults on cases in which there is concern about a neurological condition in the fetus. Gardner collaborates on several research projects related to diagnosing, treating and preventing seizures in newborns. Gardner earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a residency in pediatrics, followed by fellowships in pediatric neurology and epilepsy. She belongs to the Child Neurology Society and American Epilepsy Society. In her free time, Gardner loves to play the piano, dance and spend time with her kids.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Seizures, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
Dr. Gardner is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Epilepsy. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
744 52nd St., Third Floor, Oakland, CA 94609
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marisa A. Gardner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marisa A. Gardner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marisa A. Gardner by calling their office at 510-428-3156. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marisa A. Gardner a top-rated expert for Microcephaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marisa A. Gardner is classified as an Experienced expert for Microcephaly, 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. Marisa A. Gardner specialize in?
While Dr. Marisa A. Gardner is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Microcephaly, Seizures, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Marisa A. Gardner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marisa A. Gardner has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Microcephaly. You can view a list of Dr. Marisa A. Gardner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Marisa A. Gardner accept my insurance?
Dr. Marisa A. Gardner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-428-3156 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Aicardi SyndromeDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi Syndrome.
- AphantasiaDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Aphantasia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Corpus Callosum AgenesisDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Agenesis.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- MicrocephalyDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly.
- SeizuresDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.