Summary

Dr. Douglas Galasko treats Alzheimer's disease, atypical Parkinsonian disorders, and dementia with Lewy bodies. He has practiced neurology for 47 years and is affiliated with the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Dr. Galasko completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Health System and sees patients in La Jolla, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Galasko 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

9444 Medical Center DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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La Jolla , CACorona Del Mar , CASan Antonio , TXPalo Alto , CA
Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Douglas Galasko

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Douglas Galasko has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Douglas Galasko has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognition Disorders
  • Dementia Related Behavioral Disorders
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Parkinsonian Disorders
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Douglas Galasko 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences in 1979.

NPI Number

Douglas Galasko's NPI number is 1336197730.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas Galasko accepting new patients?
Douglas Galasko is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Douglas Galasko's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Douglas Galasko's office located?
Douglas Galasko's office is located at 9444 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
Does Douglas Galasko accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Douglas Galasko accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Douglas Galasko affiliated with?
Douglas Galasko is affiliated with Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Does Douglas Galasko accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Douglas Galasko has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

This provider profile is built using data from:

  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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