Dr. William W. Seeley
Overview
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 top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 391 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1651 Fourth St., Suite 212, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Seeley has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Corticobasal Degeneration.
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Brain Tumor Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William W. Seeley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William W. Seeley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William W. Seeley by calling their office at 415-353-2057. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William W. Seeley a top-rated expert for Frontotemporal Dementia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William W. Seeley is classified as an Elite expert for Frontotemporal 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. William W. Seeley specialize in?
While Dr. William W. Seeley is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, and Primary Progressive Aphasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. William W. Seeley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William W. Seeley has published 391 articles and abstracts on conditions like Frontotemporal Dementia. You can view a list of Dr. William W. Seeley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William W. Seeley accept my insurance?
Dr. William W. Seeley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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
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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- Elite
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Seeley isElite. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Seeley isElite. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Seeley isElite. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- DementiaDr. Seeley isElite. Learn about Dementia.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Seeley isElite. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Primary Progressive AphasiaDr. Seeley isElite. Learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia.
- Distinguished
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Seeley isDistinguished. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Movement DisordersDr. Seeley isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Seeley isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Seeley isDistinguished. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- Advanced
- Angelman SyndromeDr. Seeley isAdvanced. Learn about Angelman Syndrome.
- Developmental Reading DisorderDr. Seeley isAdvanced. Learn about Developmental Reading Disorder.
- DysarthriaDr. Seeley isAdvanced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Seeley isAdvanced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Memory LossDr. Seeley isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Seeley isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Experienced
- ApraxiaDr. Seeley isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- Batten DiseaseDr. Seeley isExperienced. Learn about Batten Disease.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Seeley isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- ChoreaDr. Seeley isExperienced. Learn about Chorea.
- CLN1 DiseaseDr. Seeley isExperienced. Learn about CLN1 Disease.
- CLN2 DiseaseDr. Seeley isExperienced. Learn about CLN2 Disease.