Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Engstrom, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Engstrom?
Dr. John Engstrom, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Engstrom empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuromuscular Disorders, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Engstrom is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Engstrom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: John Hopkins Hospital | John Hopkins Hospital, Neuromuscular Disorders
Residency: John Hopkins Hospital | Ucsf Med Center
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Engstrom board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. John Engstrom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Engstrom speak?
Dr. Engstrom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Engstrom typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Engstrom diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Engstrom. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
- G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Engstrom typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Engstrom may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Engstrom's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Engstrom accept my insurance?
Dr. Engstrom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Engstrom accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Engstrom in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Engstrom's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Engstrom affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Engstrom has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Engstrom's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Engstrom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265469878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Engstrom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Engstrom
What is Dr. John Engstrom's specialty?
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.