Scott Zamvil, MD, PhD
Professor
Neurology
School of Medicine

415-502-7395

Dr. Scott Zamvil is a neurologist and immunologist who specializes in treating multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. His research focuses on developing novel treatments for these autoimmune diseases.

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Zamvil earned his medical degree and a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from Stanford University. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford University and a residency in neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Before coming to UCSF, he was a neurologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Zamvil is a board member of the International Society of Neuroimmunology. He is also an adviser for America's Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis. He serves as deputy editor of the journal Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation.

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  • M.D. School of Medicine Stanford University 1988

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Publications (222)

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Glatiramer AcetateT-LymphocytesEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalAquaporin 4Immunologic FactorsNeuromyelitis OpticaMultiple SclerosisAutoimmunityAutoantigensHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsAntigens, CD20EncephalitisAntigen PresentationB-LymphocytesMultiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting

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