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ALS & Motor Neuron Disease Specialists in California

70 verified specialists treating als & motor neuron disease are listed for California. Coverage is strongest around Los Angeles, Stanford, and San Francisco. Common hospital affiliations include Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Neuroscience Health Center.

Perry Shieh

Perry Shieh, MD

Professor of Neurology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
John Day

John Day, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (Adult Neurology), of Pediatrics (Genetics) and, by courtesy, of Pathology

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Said Beydoun

Said Beydoun, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Neurology, Division Chief of Neuromuscular Medicine, Keck Medicine of USC

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Clinical Neurophysiology
Jeffrey Ralph

Jeffrey Ralph, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Adam Boxer

Adam Boxer, M.D.

Endowed Professor in Memory and Aging, Department of Neurology, UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Movement DisordersBehavioral Neurology & Dementia
John Ravits

John Ravits, MD

Professor of Neurosciences, UCSD School of Medicine

Neurology

La Jolla, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Yuen So

Yuen So, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (Adult Neurology), Emeritus

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Ann Poncelet

Ann Poncelet, M.D.

director of the UCSF Brachial Neuritis Center

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Namita Goyal

Namita Goyal, M.D.

Professor — Department of Neurology, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Neurology

Orange, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Martina Wiedau

Martina Wiedau, MD

HS Clinical Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
David Richman

David Richman, M.D.

UC Davis Distinguished Professor

Neurology

Sacramento, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Srikanth Muppidi

Srikanth Muppidi, MD

Clinical Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Neelam Goyal

Neelam Goyal, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Stanford, CA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Ming Guo

Ming Guo, MD

Professor of Neurology and Molecular and Medical Pharmacology; Director, UCLA Aging Center

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jonathan Katz

Jonathan Katz, M.D.

Neurology

Sacramento, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Brent Fogel

Brent Fogel, M.D

Professor of Neurology and Human Genetics; Director, Neurogenetics Clinic and UCLA Clinical Neurogenomics Research Center

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Payam Soltanzadeh

Payam Soltanzadeh, MD

Associate Professor

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Swathy Chandrashekhar

Swathy Chandrashekhar, M.D.

Associate Fellowship Director, Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Burlingame, CA10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Daniel Geschwind

Daniel Geschwind, MD

Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics, Neurology, and Psychiatry; Senior Associate Dean and Associate Vice Chancellor of Precision Health; Director, Neurogenetics Program and Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jacinda Sampson

Jacinda Sampson, MD, PHD

Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of als & motor neuron disease specialists in California built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists ALS & Motor Neuron Disease as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is California. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a als & motor neuron disease specialist in California?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to als & motor neuron disease. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these als & motor neuron disease specialists accepting new patients in California?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is ALS & Motor Neuron Disease?
ALS & Motor Neuron Disease is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches als & motor neuron disease care.