Summary

Dr. Robert Layzer is a neurologist and psychiatrist with an impressive 69 years of clinical experience serving patients in the San Francisco area. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital. His dual specialization in neurology and psychiatry allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex neurological and mental health conditions.

Dr. Layzer practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients at multiple locations throughout San Francisco, including the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion. His extensive experience spans nearly seven decades of medical practice, during which he has developed deep expertise in treating patients with neurological disorders. The combination of his psychiatric training with neurological specialization provides him with a unique perspective on conditions that affect both the brain and mental health.
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Quick Facts

  • 69 years of experience
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 28 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer has 2 locations

Ucsf Medical Center

505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143

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NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
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69 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish Speaks English
San Francisco , CAOrange , CACORONA DEL MAR , CAWalnut Creek , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer has the following 28 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
  • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Fasciculation
  • Headache
  • Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathies
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Mitochondrial Myopathies
  • Motor Neuron Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Muscle Inflammation (Myositis)
  • Muscular Dystrophies
  • Muscule Diseases
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Myotonia
  • Myotonic Dystrophy
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Other
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
  • Psychiatry
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

69 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1957.

NPI Number

Dr. Layzer's NPI number is 1841343266.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer's office located?
Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer's office is located at 1600 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
Does Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
Is Dr. Robert Bertrand Layzer accepting new patients?
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