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Jeffrey M. Gelfand, MD
Neuroimmunology • NeurologyVice Chief for Clinical Care, Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology- Telehealth Visits
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Jeffrey M. Gelfand, MD
Neuroimmunology • NeurologyVice Chief for Clinical Care, Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Jeffrey M. Gelfand is a neurologist who cares for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory neurological conditions, neurodegenerative conditions, and general neurological disorders. He serves as medical director of the UCSF Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroinflammation Clinic. His treatment expertise encompasses multiple sclerosis, neurosarcoidosis, encephalitis, meningitis, transverse myelitis, optic neuritis, neuromyelitis optica, central nervous system vasculitis, autoimmune dementias and encephalopathies, autoimmune cerebellar ataxia, paraneoplastic neurological syndromes and genetic leukoencephalopathies. He also treats neurological problems in people with rheumatic or other systemic illnesses.
Gelfand earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology at UCSF. He also has a master of advanced studies degree in clinical research from UCSF.
UCSF recognized Gelfand's excellence in teaching with the Robert B. Layzer Award in 2014 and with an award from the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators in 2015. He was inducted into the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators in 2020.
Gelfand is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and serves as chair of the AAN's autoimmune neurology section.
Education & training
Board certification
- Psychiatry & Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Fellowship
- Neurology, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
Residency
- Neurology, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
Internship
- Internal Medicine, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
Degree
- MD, Harvard Medical School
Academic title
- Clinical Professor
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- June 15, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Gelfand And his team are complete professionals who care about the patients they help. I consider myself very fortunate to have such a qualified physician and support team. It goes without saying UCSF is a world class health center.
- June 5, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Gelfand is simply amazing. He is always so patient with me as I try to explain my symptoms and asks follow-up questions that shows he is truly listening and trying to understand. He never shows any judgement at all and creates a safe environment to talk about anything and doesn't invalidate symptoms. He really thinks about me and my specific case to not only select treatments most likely to work, but also to try to connect everything together. It has been an honor to have such an intelligent, caring physician involved in my care!
- May 26, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Very good
- May 4, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Gelfand is a superb doctor. He takes time to explain what he is doing, asks relevant questions to my diagnosis and treatment, listens to what I say and then evaluates the next steps which he also explains. I have full confidence in him and consider myself blessed to have him as my doctor.
- April 29, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Great doctor
- April 2, 20265 out of 5 Stars
As always, an excellent experience.
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