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Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Nick Galifianakis, MD, MPH)
Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine
Professional interests include: Parkinson's disease, deep brain stimulation (DBS)
400 Parnassus Avenue Suite 8, Ucsf - Movement & Neuromuscular Disoreders Division
San Francisco, CA 94143

Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH is a null in San Francisco, CA specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH is affiliated with UCSF Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hill Physicians and Movement Disorders Clinic.

View Doctor's Full Profile (415) 353-3998

Office Locations

1651 4th Street Suite 232
San Francisco, CA 94158
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1651 Fourth Street Suite 232 Ucsf Movement Disorder and Neuromodulation Center
San Francisco, CA 94158
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11301 Wilshire Boulevard Greater Los Angeles Vahcs (691)
Los Angeles, CA 90073
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400 Parnassus Avenue Suite 8, Ucsf - Movement & Neuromuscular Disoreders Division
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-3998
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Some issues Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH can help you with:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

chemodenervation

In 2024, Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH performed more chemodenervation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 175
injections 41
minimally invasive procedures 41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 236
injections 23
minimally invasive procedures 23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 76
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 116
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 18
Dementia 14
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 288
injections 89
minimally invasive procedures 89

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 119
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 164
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 12
Dementia 16
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 255
injections 69
minimally invasive procedures 69

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 194
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 270
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 32
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 168
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 18
Dementia 16
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 267
injections 131
minimally invasive procedures 131

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 116
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 158
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension 37
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 18
Dementia 20
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 158
injections 44
minimally invasive procedures 44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 75
Female 58
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 23
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 131
injections 38
minimally invasive procedures 38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 70
Female 50
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 97
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 20
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 137
injections 58
minimally invasive procedures 58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 66
Female 46
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 85
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Dementia 14
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 98
injections 60
minimally invasive procedures 60

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 41
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 75
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension 39
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 12
Dementia 15
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 244
injections 84
minimally invasive procedures 84

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 80
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 19
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 339
injections 112
minimally invasive procedures 112

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 111
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 21
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 14
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 423
injections 216
minimally invasive procedures 216

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 158
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 33
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 17
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2023

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 20
Dementia 16
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 418
injections 222
minimally invasive procedures 222

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 129
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 190
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 18
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH in 2024

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 19
Dementia 15
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated as a null in San Francisco, CA were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit 243
injections 91
minimally invasive procedures 91

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 95
Female 78
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 15
Non-Hispanic White 136
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 56
85 and over 3
Less than 65 4
65 to 74 84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 16
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Cancer 6
Dementia 15

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCSF Health
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Hill Physicians
Movement Disorders Clinic

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, SCAN Health Plan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Aetna
Blue Shield of California
SCAN Health Plan
Anthem
UnitedHealthcare
Health Net
Hill Physicians Care Solutions
Central Health Plan
CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)
Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 455 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-19
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr G explains things really well and is extremely knowledgeable. His guidance recommending DBS surgery has made a huge positive improvement on the quality of my life .
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-12
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I felt heard, listened to, and cared for. I have had so many drs appmts and they have not gone like this by any means, so thank you.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-23
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Very good established pretty clear treatment plan

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas Bourg Galifianakis, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic USA, Inc. $1,695 ACTIVA
$1,261 		Deep Brain Neurostimulation
$434
Boston Scientific Corporation $509 CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT
$178 		VERCISE
$167 		GENERAL - DBS
$95 		GENERAL DBS
$28 		DBS
$16 		Other
$25
Allergan Inc. $333 BOTOX
$269 		Botox Therapeutic
$34 		BOTOX NEURO REHAB
$18 		BOTOX - NEUROLOGY
$12
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. $284 Deep Brain Neurostimulation
$284
AbbVie Inc. $273 BOTOX
$205 		Duopa
$69
Other $805 PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE
$258 		Xeomin
$154 		RYTARY
$135 		Duopa
$132 		Neuro-Chronic Pain
$70 		Other
$56
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,870
Travel and Lodging $18
Education $12

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis' areas of specialization are general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease); he sees patients in San Francisco, CA and Martinez, CA. Dr. Galifianakis's clinical interests encompass movement disorders. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem. Dr. Galifianakis obtained his medical school training at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC) and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His professional affiliations include UCSF Health, Hill Physicians, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He welcomes new patients at his office inSan Francisco, CA as reported by Hill Physicians.

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