Neurology

Salvatore Spina, M.D.

Associate Professor

Dr. Salvatore Spina is a behavioral neurologist who cares for patients with degenerative, vascular, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions that cause problems with memory, thinking or language, or personality changes. This includes Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body disease, frontotemporal dementia and various conditions that cause aphasia, which is loss of the ability to speak or to understand speech. He also treats patients with movement disorders accompanied by cognitive and

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Credentials

Education & Training

Fellowship: University of CA at San Francisco - Nephrology GME (2016)
Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine GME (2013)
Internship: Indiana University School of Medicine GME (2010)
Medical School: Universita di Catania (1999)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Movement DisordersBehavioral Neurology & Dementia

Conditions & Treatments

DystoniaDeep Brain StimulationEssential TremorBotulinum Toxin TherapyStroke & Cerebrovascular DiseaseMovement DisordersParkinson's Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco

Conditions Dr. Spina treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Spina accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Salvatore Spina's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 11 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Spina practice?

Salvatore Spina practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco.

What does Dr. Spina specialize in?

Salvatore Spina is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Movement Disorders and Behavioral Neurology & Dementia.

How long has Dr. Spina been practicing?

Salvatore Spina has 27+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Spina's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: University of CA at San Francisco - Nephrology GME (2016); Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine GME (2013); Internship: Indiana University School of Medicine GME (2010).