Summary

Dr. Joseph Sullivan is a neurologist who has dedicated 28 years to treating complex brain and nervous system conditions. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and has developed particular expertise in epilepsy care. Dr. Sullivan is fluent in Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog, allowing him to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Sullivan practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. He specializes in caring for patients with epilepsy and refractory epilepsy, which is seizure activity that doesn't respond well to standard treatments. His work also includes helping patients with aphasia, a condition that affects the ability to communicate. Dr. Sullivan performs brain wave tests called electroencephalograms to diagnose seizure disorders and uses advanced treatments like therapeutic hypothermia when appropriate. Patients rate him 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 28 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog
  • Albany Medical College
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Epilepsy Clinic

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

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Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph E. Sullivan

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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 - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Hometown Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Joseph E. Sullivan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Joseph E. Sullivan has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Child Neurology
  • Epilepsy
  • Neurologist

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Joseph E. Sullivan holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Albany Medical College in 1998.

NPI Number

Joseph E. Sullivan's NPI number is 1952321135.

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What languages does Joseph Sullivan speak?
Joseph Sullivan speaks Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog.
Which hospitals is Joseph Sullivan affiliated with?
Joseph Sullivan is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
Where is Joseph Sullivan's office located?
Joseph Sullivan's office is located at 1825 4th St Fl 5a # 5, San Francisco, CA, 94143.

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