Dr. John Walter Engstrom M.D.
Neurologist | Clinical Neurophysiology
Clinical Pharmacy 405 Irving Street San Francisco CA, 94143Rating
4/5
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Dr. John Engstrom is a distinguished Neurologist in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Engstrom specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Engstrom employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Engstrom is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Stanford University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Clinical Neurophysiology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Myasthenia gravis: diagnostic mimics.
- Toward implementation of a flexible neurology residency: position of the Neurology Residency Review Committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
- T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder following mycophenolate treatment for myasthenia gravis.
- Diagnosing ulnar neuropathy at the elbow using magnetic resonance neurography.
- Residency training: developing a program of quality and safety to train resident neurologists for the future.
- A comparison of ultrasonographic and electrophysiologic 'inching' in ulnar neuropathy at the elbow.
- Visualizing axon regeneration after peripheral nerve injury with magnetic resonance tractography.
- Predicting success: What medical student measures predict resident performance in neurology?
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
Fellowships
- John Hopkins Hospital 1989
- John Hopkins Hospital, Neuromuscular Disorders 1989
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UCSF School of Pharmacy
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