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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Neuroscience Services

When you have a complex condition of the brain, spine or central nervous system, you need advanced care and a team of compassionate specialists. Palo Alto Medical Foundation experts offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options, including multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology treatments, neurology and neurosurgery, so you can get the care that best meets your needs.

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Chat With a Referral Specialist Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PT

Or call (855) 421-2904.

Featured Services

  • Alzheimer's and Brain Health
  • Autism Services
  • Back and Spine Services
  • Epilepsy and Seizure Services
  • Headache and Migraine Care
  • Interventional Neuroradiology
  • Neuro-Oncology: Brain and Spinal Cord
  • Neurodiagnostics
  • Neurology
  • Neuromuscular and Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Neurosurgery
  • Parkinson's, Tremor and Movement Disorder Care
  • Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Stroke and Neurovascular Care

Expert Neurological Care

At Palo Alto Medical Foundation, you gain access to a network of experts who provide advanced treatment for complex conditions of the brain and spine. Our team of neurologists and neurosurgeons work with you to determine the best treatment plan for issues involving all aspects of the nervous system.

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Neurology

PAMF’s team of neurologists help treat a wide range of disorders, including:

  • Diseases caused by genetic factors, such as Huntington’s disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Headache disorders such as migraine, cluster headache and tension headache.
  • Autoimmune or neuroinflammatory conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica.
  • Problems with nervous system development, such as spina bifida.
  • Degenerative diseases, where nerve cells are damaged or die, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Diseases of the blood vessels that supply the brain, such as stroke.
  • Injuries to the spinal cord and brain.
  • Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy.
  • Cancer, such as brain tumors.

Neurosurgery

Neurosurgical experts at PAMF provide advanced treatment of complex conditions of the brain, spine and central nervous system, including complex surgery for tumors of the brain and spinal cord and comprehensive care for spinal degenerative disease. Using leading-edge technologies and techniques, doctors and staff ensure that you receive exemplary and compassionate care and support.

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Doctors at Palo Alto Medical Foundation

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Michael Cohen, M.D.

Michael Cohen, M.D.

  • Neurology

Ariele L. Greenfield, M.D.

Ariele L. Greenfield, M.D.

  • Neurology

David R. Chen, M.D.

David R. Chen, M.D.

  • Neurology

Brian G. Tang, M.D.

Brian G. Tang, M.D.

  • Pediatrics Developmental and Behavioral

Michael Gansaeuer, M.D.

Michael Gansaeuer, M.D.

  • Neurology

Mark Saleh, M.D.

Mark Saleh, M.D.

  • Neurology

Matthew S. Markert, M.D., Ph.D.

Matthew S. Markert, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Neurology

Nayan P. Desai, M.D.

Nayan P. Desai, M.D.

  • Neurology

Seema Nair, M.D.

Seema Nair, M.D.

  • Neurology

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