Neurology
Jacinda Sampson, MD, PHD
Professor, Adult Neurology
Stanford, CA
Jacinda Sampson, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Neurology at Stanford Health Care specializing in genetic and muscular disorders, with a particular focus on understanding how genetic changes affect nerve and muscle function. Her research into rare neurological conditions and genetic mechanisms has resulted in 161 peer-reviewed publications and informs her clinical approach to diagnosing and treating patients with inherited neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Sampson combines her expertise in genomics an
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Fellowship, University of Utah School of Medicine, Neurogenetics (2006)
- Residency, University of Utah School of Medicine, Neurology (2004)
- Internship, University of Utah School of Medicine, Internal Medicine (2001)
- PhD, University of Alabama, Biochemistry (1999)
- MD, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Medical Degree (2000)
Education & Training
- Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
- Institutes & Research Centers
- Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
- Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI)
- Precourt Institute for Energy
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Neuromuscular Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Neuromuscular DiseaseRare Diseases
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine
Experience
25+ years in practice