Summary

Dr. Samuel Pleasure is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in treating complex neurological conditions, with particular expertise in multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammatory disorders. He earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 33 years of clinical experience, Dr. Pleasure has developed deep expertise in managing challenging neurological cases. He is fluent in Spanish, Tagalog, and English.

Dr. Pleasure practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. His clinical focus includes treating patients with multiple sclerosis and its progressive forms, including primary progressive and relapsing types of the disease. He performs specialized diagnostic testing such as comprehensive metabolic panels and immunology studies to help diagnose and monitor neurological conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Pleasure highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CASan Antonio , TXOrange , CALos Altos , CA
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Samuel J. Pleasure

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Samuel J. Pleasure has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Samuel J. Pleasure has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Nervous System Malformations
  • Neurologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1993

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Where is Dr. Samuel Pleasure's office located?
Dr. Samuel Pleasure's office is located at 1651 4th St Ste 252, San Francisco, CA, 94158.
What languages does Dr. Samuel Pleasure speak?
Dr. Samuel Pleasure speaks Spanish, Tagalog, and English.

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