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Dr. Alexandra B. Nelson, MD, PhD is a highly skilled neurologist and neuroscientist based in San Francisco, CA. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of movement and cognitive disorders, such as Huntington's disease and atypical parkinsonism. Dr. Nelson is a member of the clinical and research team at UCSF's Memory and Aging Center and Huntington's Disease Clinic, where she focuses on understanding and treating neurodegenerative movement disorders. With her expertise in both neuroscience and behavioral neurology, Dr. Nelson is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to her patients and their families. Dr. Nelson earned her medical degree and a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego. She completed her residency in neurology at UCSF and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Gladstone Institutes, where she conducted research on Parkinson's disease and dystonia. Dr. Nelson's research aims to identify the underlying causes of movement disorders and develop targeted treatments. She is recognized for her contributions to the field and holds the Richard and Shirley Cahill Endowed Chair in Parkinson's Disease Research. Dr. Nelson is affiliated with prestigious organizations, including the Society for Neuroscience, American Neurological Association, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and Huntington Study Group.Generated from the website

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