Neurology

Kenneth Kosik, M.D.

Harriman Professor of Neuroscience Research and Co-Director, Neuroscience Research Institute

Santa Barbara, CA

Kenneth S. Kosik, M.D., is a neurologist and physician-scientist specializing in neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and tauopathies. He treats patients with conditions involving synaptic dysfunction, neurofibrillary tangles, and impairments in neural plasticity, drawing from his extensive research on tau protein pathology, which he helped discover in Alzheimer’s neurofibrillary tangles. At his clinical practice in Santa Barbara, CA, he serves adult and geriatric po

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Medical College of Pennsylvania (MD, 1976)
Residency: Tufts Medical Center (Neurology, 1980)
Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University (B.A. and M.A., English Literature, 1972)

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

Conditions & Treatments

Cognitive DeclineDementiaDementia & Cognitive DisordersAlzheimer's Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of California

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Kosik treats

Insurance accepted

Aetna

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Kosik accept Aetna insurance?

Kenneth Kosik's public profile lists Aetna as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Kosik practice?

Kenneth Kosik practices in Santa Barbara, CA with hospital affiliations including University of California.

What does Dr. Kosik specialize in?

Kenneth Kosik is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Behavioral Neurology & Dementia.

How long has Dr. Kosik been practicing?

Kenneth Kosik has 50+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Kosik's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Medical College of Pennsylvania (MD, 1976); Residency: Tufts Medical Center (Neurology, 1980); Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University (B.A. and M.A., English Literature, 1972).