Summary

Dr. Samuel Pleasure is a neurologist with three decades of experience treating complex neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 33 years in practice, Dr. Pleasure has developed deep expertise in neurological care and serves patients who speak English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Dr. Pleasure practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and specializes in treating patients at the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroinflammation Center in San Francisco, California. His clinical focus centers on multiple sclerosis care, including primary progressive and progressive relapsing forms of the disease. He provides comprehensive treatment through infusion therapy and intravenous antibiotic treatments when needed. Patients consistently rate Dr. Pleasure highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

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

Office Location

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Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish
San Francisco , CASan Antonio , TXCORONA DEL MAR , CAEmeryville , CA
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Samuel J. Pleasure has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Samuel J. Pleasure holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania in 1993.

NPI Number

Samuel J. Pleasure's NPI number is 1215047451.

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Samuel Pleasure is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
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Samuel Pleasure's office is located at 1651 4th St Ste 252, San Francisco, CA, 94158.
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