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    Robert Telfer

    Robert Telfer, M.D.

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    Neurology

     
    (Board Certified)
    Accepting new patients



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    Burlingame Center
    1501 Trousdale Drive, 4th Floor
    Burlingame, California 94010
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    (650) 652-8350  F (650) 652-8352

    Medical Affiliation(s)


    Hospital Affiliation(s)


    Education & Training

    Medical education:
    Washington University, 1965
    Internship:
    Barnes Jewish Hospital
    Residency:
    Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 1971; UCSF, 1972
    Special training:
    EMG/Nerve conduction studies

    Department

    Neurology

    Professional Interests

    Neurology
    Electromyography / EMG, Epilepsy/seizure disorders, Headaches and migraines, Movement disorders, Stroke

    Additional Information

    Headache, Equilibrium Seizures, Movement Disorders, Vascular Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology (Electroencephalography and Electromyography).

    Spoken Languages

    Primary:
    English

    Community Activities

    American Medical Association, California Medical Association, San Mateo County Medical Association, San Francisco Neurological Society, California Neurological Association, American Academy of Neurology

    Personal Interests

    Dr. Telfer is married with three grown children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He enjoys travel in his spare time.

    Philosophy of Care

    The patient's comfort and realistic health goals are important to me.




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