Dr. S. A. Josephson, MD | San Francisco, CA | Neurologist

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Dr. S. Josephson is a neurologist who earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. With 25 years of experience treating patients with neurological conditions, he has developed extensive expertise in his field. Dr. Josephson speaks Spanish, Tagalog, and English.

Dr. Josephson practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients in San Francisco, California. He specializes in treating stroke patients, including those who have experienced cerebrovascular accidents and ischemic strokes. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and therapeutic hypothermia procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.8

45 Ratings
25 years of experience
42 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English
Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
9 written reviews
2 specialties
21 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Wonderful Doctor! Came from across the country for a second opinion and was delighted....

May 28th, 2016

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Met Dr. Josephson in the hospital after my brain bleed. Very nice and took the time to explane everything to me and my family. In clinic he made sure we were doing o.k. A great doctor for when you are really sick and in trouble

February 1st, 2014

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Nothing much to add to what's below. Really a wonderful man who is a great listener and really took the time to figure out my problem.... He mainly works figuring out mysteries in the hospital I hear so getting an outpatient appointment can be a bear.

May 17th, 2013

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I have never written one of these reviews but I just had to in this case. I met Dr. Josephson in the hospital when my mother was dying from metastatic brain cancer. He took literally hours spending time with me and my family helping us understand what was going on and explaining the complex medical decisions we needed to make. He was so caring and so thoughtful that although my mom didn't make it, we left so reassurred that everything was done well and Dr. Josephson was caring for mom and my family. The best...

March 18th, 2012

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I flew across the country to see Dr. Josephson for my stroke and it was worth the travel. First of all, he is about the nicest, most caring guy you could ever meet. He knows a ton (obviously) but always takes the extra time to explain it to you in words you can actually understand (they didn't do that out East). He calls me back when I call him with questions and is very concerned as to how I am doing. A fantastic experience...

February 3rd, 2012

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Saw Dr. Josephsen for a brain mass I had. He was incredibly caring and thorough and what we thought was a brain tumor was thankfully found to be a treatable disease of inflammation. Couldn't have been happier and in better hands.

December 1st, 2011

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Dr. Josephson discovered and cured my seizure disorder that everyone else said was "in my head." I owe everything to him. Great guy...better doctor.

December 11th, 2010

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I agree with others. This guy is amazing. My doc told me if anyone could figure out my problem (turned out to be sarcoidosis of the brain), this guy could. The best in the area for tough brain problems! Getting in to see him is a bit of a bear is the only problem...

September 17th, 2010

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After seeing 5 other doctors, my doc sent me to Dr. Josephson. He doesn't have clinic much, but he is appratently the guy you get sent to if you have a difficult neuro problem that no one else can figure out. Great bedside manner, nice caring guy, and after 2 visits and some tests I finally got a diagnosis and was started on treatment. The wait to get an appointment with him is long, but for me it was absolutely worth it.

June 30th, 2010

Neurology Complex Diagnosis Clinic

1651 Fourth St. First Floor, Suite 112San Francisco, CA 94158

Tel: (415) 502-9230

Stroke Clinic

400 Parnassus Ave # 8San Francisco, CA 94143

Tel: (415) 353-8897


Dr. S. Andrew Josephson, MD	Dr. Ali Elahi, MD	Jeannine Thomas, MSPA, PA-C	Dr. Sara Zarei, MD, PhD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (45 Ratings)	3.3 (31 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English	Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi
San Francisco , CA	CORONA DEL MAR , CA	San Antonio , TX	Orange , CA
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine
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Alzheimer's Disease
Central Nervous System Infections (CNS Infections)
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Cerebral Revascularization
Electromyography
Epilepsy
Headache
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Limbic Encephalitis
Migraine Disorder
Multi-Infarct Dementia
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Neurologist
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Sarcoidosis
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Vascular Dementia

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Washington University In St Louis School Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Which hospitals is Dr. S. Josephson affiliated with?: Dr. S. Josephson is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
Where is Dr. S. Josephson's office located?: Dr. S. Josephson's office is located at 1651 Fourth St. First Floor, Suite 112, San Francisco, CA, 94158.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. S. Josephson?: You can find contact information for Dr. S. Josephson here on Vitals.
Does Dr. S. Josephson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Yes, Dr. S. Josephson accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
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