Overview
Stanley Prusiner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Prusiner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Kuru, and Familial Dysautonomia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles.
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400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, San Francisco, CA 94143
1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, San Francisco, CA 94115
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. Stanley Prusiner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stanley Prusiner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stanley Prusiner 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. Stanley Prusiner a top-rated expert for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stanley Prusiner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Creutzfeldt-Jakob 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. Stanley Prusiner specialize in?
While Dr. Stanley Prusiner is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, and Kuru. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Stanley Prusiner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stanley Prusiner has published 83 articles and abstracts on conditions like Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Stanley Prusiner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob DiseaseDr. Prusiner isDistinguished. Learn about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
- Advanced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Prusiner isAdvanced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- DementiaDr. Prusiner isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Prusiner isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
- KuruDr. Prusiner isAdvanced. Learn about Kuru.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Prusiner isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Prusiner isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Down SyndromeDr. Prusiner isExperienced. Learn about Down Syndrome.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Prusiner isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Movement DisordersDr. Prusiner isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Prusiner isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.