Douglas Galasko, MD

Dr. Douglas Galasko specializes in neurology with nearly five decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Health System. With 47 years of dedicated practice in neurological care, Dr. Galasko brings extensive expertise to complex neurological conditions. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Galasko practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California, and maintains an affiliation with the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He focuses on treating Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. His approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients maintain mobility and function. Patients have given Dr. Galasko an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his neurological expertise.