Making an appointment


     If you would like to schedule an appointment with a physician at UCSF's Epilepsy Center, please fax the following information to us at 415.353.2837:

  • A referral letter or note from your personal physician.  Please ensure that the referral is legible, and your diagnosis is as specific as possible.

  • All pertinent, and recent clinical notes, lab and test results. (Please do not send in any films or CDs. Always keep the originals with you.)

  • Copy of insurance (front and back).
    The UCSF Epilepsy Center accepts most insurance plans, including PPOs, HMOs, Medi-Cal, Medicare, TriCARE, TriWest. You may be require to pay a "co-pay". Some insurance will not cover the full amount of your visit, and you will be responsible for the remainder of the balance. You should call your healthcare insurance company to confirm eligibility, benefits and co-pay/deductible requirements.

  • Copy of authorization from insurance, to be seen by our physician. (If required by your insurance)

  • Your contact information

     Please note: Appointments cannot be scheduled until all the above documents have been received by our office.