Summary

Dr. Amy Gelfand is a neurologist who specializes in treating headache disorders and migraines. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Dr. Gelfand has developed particular expertise in pediatric migraine care, helping young patients and their families manage complex headache conditions.

Dr. Gelfand practices at the Headache Clinic in San Francisco, California, where she focuses on comprehensive migraine treatment and general headache care. She performs Botox injections for chronic headache relief and provides infusion therapy for patients with severe migraine episodes. Her approach includes thorough health risk assessments to develop personalized treatment plans for each patient. Patients give her an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her specialized care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 20 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • Harvard Medical School
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Headache Clinic

1825 4th St Fl 5a # 5San Francisco, CA 94143

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NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
20 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
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Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Amy Gelfand

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Amy Gelfand has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Amy Gelfand has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Child Neurology
  • Neurologist
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Amy Gelfand holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2006.

NPI Number

Amy Gelfand's NPI number is 1477728103.

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Amy Gelfand's office is located at 1825 4th St Fl 5a # 5, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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