Neurology
Jeffrey Saver, MD
Distinguished Professor and SA Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Carol and James Collins Chair, Department of Neurology; Director, UCLA Comprehensive Stroke and Vascular Neurology Program
Jeffrey L. Saver, MD, is a distinguished vascular and behavioral/cognitive neurologist at UCLA, specializing in stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as the neurocognitive consequences of brain vascular disease. He directs the UCLA Comprehensive Stroke and Vascular Neurology Program and serves as interim co-director of the Katherine and Benjamin Kagan Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Development Program, focusing on acute stroke treatment, stroke prevention, brain imaging, and clinical trial
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), 1991
- Vascular Neurology
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 1986
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Residency, Neurology, 1990
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Internship, Internal Medicine, 1987
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics — Fellowship, Neurology, 1991
- Rhode Island Hospital — Fellowship, Neurology, 1992
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
2018, 2021 (2 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
2024-2025 (2 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- American Heart Association Physician Volunteer of the Year Award
Leadership Roles
- Director, UCLA Comprehensive Stroke and Vascular Neurology Program
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice