Neurology

Raymond Swanson, M.D.

Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Neurology

Raymond Swanson, MD, is a Professor of Neurology and Vice-Chair in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with a joint appointment at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC), where he serves as Chief of the Neurology and Rehabilitation Service. His subspecialty focus lies in stroke and Parkinson's disease, investigating bioenergetics and oxidative signaling mechanisms in neurological disorders. In stroke research, he targets dendriti

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (MD, 1982)
Internship: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (Internal Medicine, 1983)
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (Neurology, 1987)
Undergraduate: University of Michigan (B.S., Cell Biology)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

Conditions & Treatments

Cognitive DeclineDementiaDementia & Cognitive DisordersAlzheimer's Disease

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
UCSF Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Swanson treats

Frequently asked

Where does Dr. Swanson practice?

Raymond Swanson practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center and UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Swanson specialize in?

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

How long has Dr. Swanson been practicing?

Raymond Swanson has 44+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Swanson's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (MD, 1982); Internship: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (Internal Medicine, 1983); Residency: University of California, San Francisco (Neurology, 1987).