Dr. Mark Terrelonge
Overview
Dr. Mark Terrelonge Jr. is a neurologist who cares for patients with nerve and muscle disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); inflammatory nerve diseases, such as Guillain-Barre syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy; genetic muscle and nerve disorders; and disorders of the neuromuscular junction, such as myasthenia gravis. At the UCSF School of Medicine, Terrelonge serves as an assistant director for the residency program in neurology and as a lecturer on weakness related to neuromuscular disorders. Other endeavors include developing satellite clinics for people with ALS or other neuromuscular conditions who live in rural areas of Northern California and Hawaii. He is also designing a blueprint for establishing multidisciplinary ALS clinics in the United States and abroad using telehealth to make subspeciality neurological services available to more people. At Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, he is launching a specialty clinic to provide underserved patients in the area with neurological care. After earning a bachelor's degree in neurobiology at Harvard University, Terrelonge earned a master of public health degree at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and completed a residency in neurology at UCSF, serving as chief resident. He also completed a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at UCSF. During his training at UCSF, he received the Teaching Excellence Award for Cherished Housestaff and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is a John A. Watson Faculty Scholar at UCSF.
Dr. Terrelonge is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark Terrelonge
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Terrelonge?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark Terrelonge by calling their office at 415-353-2122. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark Terrelonge a top-rated expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark Terrelonge is classified as an Distinguished expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig'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. Mark Terrelonge specialize in?
While Dr. Mark Terrelonge is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Mark Terrelonge participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark Terrelonge has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Mark Terrelonge's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark Terrelonge accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark Terrelonge accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2122 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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- Distinguished
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Advanced
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Terrelonge isAdvanced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Multiple MononeuropathyDr. Terrelonge isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Mononeuropathy.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Terrelonge isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Terrelonge isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Terrelonge isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Terrelonge isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Experienced
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Terrelonge isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Terrelonge isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Terrelonge isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Terrelonge isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase DeficiencyDr. Terrelonge isExperienced. Learn about Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency.