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Paul J. Sampognaro, MD

Neurology • Neuromuscular Medicine
Neuromuscular Parnassus
415-353-2273
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Paul J. Sampognaro, MD

Neurology • Neuromuscular Medicine
Neuromuscular Parnassus
415-353-2273

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About me

Dr. Paul J. Sampognaro is a neurologist who specializes in caring for patients with neuromuscular disorders, including myasthenia gravis, peripheral neuropathy, myopathy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also called ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease).

In his research, Sampognaro investigates how ALS develops at the molecular level.

Sampognaro earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. At UCSF, he completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Neuromuscular Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry & Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship

  • Neuromuscular Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Neurology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Internship

  • Neurology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Degree

  • MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

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    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    204 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 27, 2026

      Dr. Sampognaro always listens to me and includes me in decisions about my plan of care

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 23, 2026

      Dr. Sampognaro is a truly exceptional neuromuscular specialist, but what sets him apart the most is his profound humility. In today's medical world, it is incredibly rare to find an expert of his caliber who is so deeply humble and approachable.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 3, 2026

      Thank You Very Much "GOD BLESSED EVERYONE ABUNDANTLY" UCSF HEALTH And All Staffs

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 29, 2026

      Superb experience, exceeded expectations

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 18, 2026

      Have seen Dr. Sampanargo for 3 years for OMG. Will miss him since he no longer needs to see me due to my remission. But know I can contact him if I need to in the future!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 13, 2026

      Very grateful.

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