Neurology
Ken Nakamura, M.D.
Associate Investigator
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Ken Nakamura is a neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with Parkinson's disease at the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic. He also runs a research laboratory at the Gladstone Institutes, where he investigates how disruptions of mitochondria – the """"power centers"""" of cells that convert nutrients into energy – contribute to the development and progression of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.Nakamura earned a bachelor's degree in chemist
25+
Years in Practice
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Movement Disorders
Conditions & Treatments
Movement DisordersParkinson's DiseaseMultiple SclerosisBotulinum Toxin TherapyDystoniaEssential TremorDeep Brain Stimulation
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Medical Center
Experience
25+ years in practice