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Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis, MD

Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis, MD

Neurology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis, MD is a neurologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Marinhealth Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Movement Disorders Clinic

1651 4th St Ste 232 San Francisco, CA 94158
Telehealth available
(415) 353-2311

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Galifianakis is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights San Francisco, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Galifianakis specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Galifianakis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galifianakis

4.3
7 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
71%
71%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
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1 star
14%
14%

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Always a pleasure seeing Dr G. He took the time to listen and gave his advise.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2025
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Dr. G took as much time as I needed. Dealing with PD is, obviously, difficult and Dr. G never hurried me and made sure he answered my questions. He was excellent.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2025
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Dr. Galifianakis and Dr Chang were attentive to my questions and provided very good solutions.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 16, 2025
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Very nice MD, but it's not easy to schedule an appointment with him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 21, 2020
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Spent a great deal of time explaining every phase of the disease, & answered all questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tom Collins in Pittsford , NY – Jul 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Nicholas Galifianakis is a neurologist who specializes in taking a comprehensive approach to treating Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia and other movement disorders. His tools include deep brain stimulation, botulinum toxin injections...read more

biography

Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis is a neurologist who specializes in taking a comprehensive approach to treating Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia and other movement disorders. His tools include deep brain stimulation, botulinum toxin injections...read more

  • Neurology

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  • University Of Southern Colorado

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Movement Disorders Clinic

Movement Disorders Clinic1651 4th St Ste 232 San Francisco, CA 94158
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Rd
    Greenbrae, CA 94904
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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