Summary

Dr. John Engstrom is a neurologist who earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 45 years of experience in neurology, he brings extensive knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. Dr. Engstrom is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Engstrom practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, with locations in San Francisco, California. He specializes in treating conditions such as numbness and tingling, back pain, and back pain during pregnancy. His expertise includes performing electromyogram and nerve conduction studies to diagnose nerve and muscle disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

John Engstrom has 2 locations

Neuromuscular Clinic

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

Neuromuscular Clinic

400 Parnassus Ave # 8San Francisco, CA 94143

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Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, English, Russian
San Francisco , CACORONA DEL MAR , CAPalo Alto , CAFairfield , CA
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Engstrom

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

John Engstrom has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

John Engstrom has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
  • Central Cord Syndrome
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Evoked Potential Studies
  • Headache
  • Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathies
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Paraplegia (Tropical Spastic Paraparesis)
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Cord Compression
  • Spinal Cord Diseases
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

John Engstrom 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1981.

NPI Number

John Engstrom's NPI number is 1265469878.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is John Engstrom affiliated with?
John Engstrom is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
Where is John Engstrom's office located?
John Engstrom's office is located at 1651 Fourth St. First Floor, Suite 112, San Francisco, CA, 94158.
Does John Engstrom accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that John Engstrom accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does John Engstrom speak?
John Engstrom speaks Chinese and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with John Engstrom?
You can find contact information for John Engstrom here on Vitals.

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