
Overview
Dr. Pierre Martin is a neurologist who provides care for a wide range of complex neurological conditions. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for migraines, occipital nerve blocks (injections of pain medication and steroids for chronic headaches), electromyography (a technique for assessing the health of muscles and the nerves that control them), nerve conduction studies (which assess how electrical impulses move through nerves) and skin biopsies to detect small fiber neuropathy (a condition involving episodes of severe pain). In research, Martin focuses on neurology education, particularly the development of educational technology. His goal is to create a suite of web and mobile applications grounded in the best educational practices and geared toward patients, families and providers. Martin earned a master's degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education before completing his medical degree at Yale School of Medicine. He completed a residency and a fellowship in neurology at UCSF. Martin is studying 3D modeling and animation, and he hopes to start learning capoeira soon.
His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pierre Martin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Pierre Martin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Pierre Martin by calling their office at 415-353-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Pierre Martin a top-rated expert for Peripheral Neuropathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pierre Martin is classified as an Experienced expert for Peripheral 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. Pierre Martin specialize in?
While Dr. Pierre Martin is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Peripheral Neuropathy, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Pierre Martin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Pierre Martin has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peripheral Neuropathy. You can view a list of Dr. Pierre Martin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Pierre Martin accept my insurance?
Dr. Pierre Martin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. 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
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Martin isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Martin isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Martin isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Martin isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Martin isExperienced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- MigraineDr. Martin isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.

