Neurology
Susan Perlman, MD
Professor, Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Susan L. Perlman, MD, is a clinical professor of neurology at UCLA specializing in neurogenetics, with a focus on diagnosing and treating rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorders including Friedreich's ataxia, Huntington's disease, and cerebellar ataxias of both genetic and non-genetic etiologies. She has developed subspecialty clinics at UCLA for these conditions, serving adults and families affected by treatment-resistant, incurable neurological diseases, often providing long-term care fo
50+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center — Fellowship, Neurology, 1981
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center — Residency, Neurology, 1976 - 1979
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center — Internship, Internal Medicine/Neurology, 1975 - 1976
- SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine — M.D., 1975
Peer Recognition
- Super Doctors — Super Doctor
2012-2025 (14 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Movement Disorders
Conditions & Treatments
Movement Disorders
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Northridge Hospital Medical Center
- Marian Regional Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
50+ years in practice