Neurology

Donna Ferriero, MD

Director, Neonatal Brain Disorder Laboratories

Donna Ferriero, MD, MS, is a Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, of Pediatrics and Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with a subspecialty focus in pediatric neurology, particularly neonatal brain disorders. She treats conditions such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, asphyxia-related brain injury in term and preterm neonates, and maturation-dependent neural vulnerabilities, including damage to deep gray matter excitatory receptors in term infants and subplate n

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (MD, 1979)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Pediatrics, 1982)
Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco (Child Neurology, 1985)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Child Neurology

Conditions & Treatments

Neonatal NeurologyPediatric NeurologyNeurodevelopmental DisordersCerebral PalsyEpilepsy & Seizure DisordersTraumatic Brain Injury

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
UCSF Medical Center

Languages

English[3]

Conditions Dr. Ferriero treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Ferriero accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Donna Ferriero's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 10 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Ferriero practice?

Donna Ferriero practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Ferriero specialize in?

Donna Ferriero is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Child Neurology.

How long has Dr. Ferriero been practicing?

Donna Ferriero has 47+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Ferriero's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (MD, 1979); Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Pediatrics, 1982); Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco (Child Neurology, 1985).