Dr. Salvatore Spina
Overview
Dr. Salvatore Spina is a behavioral neurologist who cares for patients with degenerative, vascular, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions that cause problems with memory, thinking or language, or personality changes. This includes Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body disease, frontotemporal dementia and various conditions that cause aphasia, which is loss of the ability to speak or to understand speech. He also treats patients with movement disorders accompanied by cognitive and behavioral symptoms, including those affected by corticobasal syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy and motor neuron diseases. Spina's research investigates the relationship between cognitive changes and behavioral changes in patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease and other conditions that destroy the cells for such voluntary movements as walking, speaking and swallowing. He specifically examines inflammation in the brain, lost neurons and synapses, and brain changes that indicate disease progression. His study tools include evaluation of neurological symptoms, results from neuropsychological testing, neuroimaging with magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography, and checking genetic or other kinds of biomarkers (measurable substances that can indicate disease). He is a member of the UCSF Neurodegenerative Disease Brain Bank, which uses donated nervous system tissue to further scientific understanding of these conditions. Spina earned his medical degree from the University of Catania. He completed a residency in neurology at the University of Siena, where he also earned a doctoral degree studying how neurodegenerative diseases arise when nerve cells lose their structure or function. He then completed a residency in neurology at Indiana University and a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Spina is a member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuropathologists. As a researcher, he has been honored by the European Confederation of Neuropathological Societies and Hellenic Society of Neuropathology.
Dr. Spina is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Corticobasal Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Frontotemporal Dementia.
Dr. Spina is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 153 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Spina is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1651 Fourth St., Suite 212, San Francisco, CA 94158
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
Dr. Adam Boxer is a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center who specializes in Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and atypical parkinsonism – in particular, corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy. Boxer obtained his medical and doctoral degrees as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at New York University School of Medicine, a program funded by the National Institutes of Health. He completed a residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center and a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Boxer directs the clinical neurology research unit for the Sandler Neurosciences Center at Mission Bay, as well as the clinical trials program for Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia at the Memory and Aging Center. Boxer received the Edwin Boldrey Award from the San Francisco Neurological Society in 2002 for basic research in neurological disease, the 2005 John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation Alzheimer's Award and a 2009 Hellman Family Foundation fellowship. Dr. Boxer is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Corticobasal Degeneration. Dr. Boxer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry, Neurology. Dr. Boxer is currently accepting new patients.
Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic
John De Groot is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. De Groot is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Memory And Aging Center
Dr. William Seeley works at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. He cares for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In 2011, Seeley was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for his research on understanding FTD and other neurodegenerative diseases. His research focuses on why dementias target specific nerve cell populations. The goal is to discover what makes brain tissues susceptible or resistant to degeneration and to translate these findings into new treatments. Seeley earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals in Boston, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Dr. Seeley is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Seeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Seeley is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Salvatore Spina
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Is Dr. Salvatore Spina a top-rated expert for Dementia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Salvatore Spina is classified as an Elite 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. Salvatore Spina specialize in?
While Dr. Salvatore Spina is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Dementia, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Salvatore Spina participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Salvatore Spina has published 153 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dementia. You can view a list of Dr. Salvatore Spina's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Salvatore Spina accept my insurance?
Dr. Salvatore Spina accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2057 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Spina isElite. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Spina isElite. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- DementiaDr. Spina isElite. Learn about Dementia.
- Distinguished
- Brown SyndromeDr. Spina isDistinguished. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Spina isDistinguished. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Spina isDistinguished. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Primary Progressive AphasiaDr. Spina isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Spina isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Spina isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Advanced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Spina isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Developmental Dysphasia Familial
- Memory LossDr. Spina isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Movement DisordersDr. Spina isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
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- ApraxiaDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- Batten DiseaseDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about Batten Disease.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- ChoreaDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about Chorea.
- CLN1 DiseaseDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about CLN1 Disease.