About Dr. Belaga

An experienced clinician, dedicated to the compassionate care and well being of patients.

Dr. Belaga has a special interest in the evaluation and management of migraine and migraine variants, cluster headache and trigeminal autonomic cephalgias, chronic daily headache and other primary headache disorders.

Dr. Belaga’s clinical interests include movement disorders, having trained under Dr. Michael Aminoff in 2002 at the University of California at San Francisco in the use of Botulinum Neurotoxin (Botox) Therapeutic for neurological disorders.

He has had the honor and privilege of practicing Neurology for 23 years in The San Francisco Bay area addressing the needs of patients with a personalized approach and using the latest advancements in headache therapy as his priority.

“From my experience, personal connections and continuous care are the most important things. Therefore I always take the time to get to know my patients.”

Dr. Belaga

About Our Practice

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Education & Experience

Colleges and Universities:

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, Bachelor of Science (with Honors), 1966

Medical School:

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, Class of 1970

Internship:

South Baltimore General Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, 1970-71

Residency:

Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinios, Neurology Residency 1971-74

Board of Certification:

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in Neurology, 1976 (permanent – does not expire)
Certified by SPEX in 2000

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Neurology San Francisco Neurological Society

Career Activities

Teaching Faculty of the University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Neurology, 1974-85

Chief, Division of Neurology, South Baltimore General Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, 1974-85

Private Practice of Neurology, 1985 – Present

Current Private Practice in San Francisco, California.

Medical affiliation: Sutter Health Medical Foundation.

Hospital affiliation: California Pacific Medical Centers.

Academic affiliation UCSF Department of Neurology as former volunteer faculty member.

Current Professional Interests:

Adult General Neurology

Clinical Treatment of Movement Disorders with botulinum neurotoxin type A, as well as the evaluation and management of migraine and migraine variants, cluster headache, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, chronic daily headache, and other primary headache disorders.

Active Licenses:
California, Arizona

Meet Your Dedicated Staff

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Words From Our Patients

     Excellent  
     Based on 12 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Yev Roberts 
 2023-08-11
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recommend paying a visit to Dr. Belaga, my concern was addressed and he made sure I have the right treatment plan. I can tell he is really passionate about his work, punctual with appointments and easy to reach with any follow up questions.
  
 
       
   Chang Liu 
 2023-02-06
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m grateful to have met Dr Belaga and his staff on my migraine journey. He’s simply one of the most helpful, efficient and compassionate doctors I’ve ever met. With Dr Belaga’s advice and help, I was able to try different types of migraine treatments and found what worked for me. More importantly, I really feel like he’s advocating for me and doing whatever it takes to help me, including fighting with insurance. His staff are also extremely kind, flexible and responsive. I highly recommend this office for anyone seeking migraine prevention and relief.
  
 
       
   Sandy Rowley 
 2021-03-05
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So very thankful to of found Dr. Belaga. He answered all of my questions,  treated me with respect and came up with a workable solution. Highly recommend this Neurologist.
  
 
       
   Nicole Rugg 
 2019-03-06
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Belaga listened to my concerns and found something that other doctors had missed because of this.  He is kind and overall an amazing doctor. I would recommend him to anyone
  
 
       
   Evan G 
 2018-03-19
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 12 years of migraines vs Dr. Belaga, and Dr. Belaga won. I suffered from jaw/neck/headache/migraine issues for years and was truly hopeless. I've been to Belaga's office a few times for adjustments and he *always* makes time to see me ASAP. I am in good hands and wish that I had found him sooner. If you are suffering from migraines, you don't have to anymore.
  
 
       
   Joseph West 
 2017-10-27
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Belaga has helped me and is Super! Number one. Very pleasant and also an Ambasador for Neorology world wide.
  
 
       
   Keara Scott 
 2017-09-17
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Belaga is a wonderful, caring neurologist and his staff is lovely and always accommodating. He has taken great care of me and my aching head for years. Thank you, Dr B!
  
 
       
   0 SAD1 
 2017-02-25
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing doctor. Caring and compassionate. Staff are all great and really helpful. Office location is well appointed and has parking available free of charge. Highly recommended. I've seen him for almost 10 years.

After 3 1/2 years of finding no relief from my headaches and after many scans, various doctor's appointments, physical therapy, food diaries, mattress/pillow modifications and exercise, a friend received an advertisement from Dr. Belaga's office and passed it along to me. He was my last hope, I wanted to give up. I called, made the appointment and was greeted by friendly staff and a caring and compassionate doctor. He listened intently and determined where my headaches where coming from and gave me Botox shots in the shoulder, neck and forehead. Within days I could see light at the end of the tunnel, relief was on it way. HEADACHES vanished!!! He set up a treatment plan to see him every 3 months for additional shots in the same area. This was my second visit and what a blessing.. Thank you Dr. Belaga for being there when I needed you.

Kathryn R, Benicia, CA"I would be remiss if I didn't take time out of my schedule to acknowledge the great care I have been receiving from Dr. Gary Belaga."

I have suffered from migraines since childhood and promise you, have sought treatment from THE BEST headache specialists in this country. There is nothing I haven't tried, except Botox. My headache specialist in PA, told me to give it a whirl. I found Dr. Belaga, and immediately LOVED him. Not only is he a skilled Neurologist, but he is articulate, understands the sensitive nature of this disease state (doesn't think we are crazy and should just go for a psych evaluation), and has a bedside manner that most MD's could learn from!

Blake C., San Francisco, CA"Fantastic! Dr. Belaga is a miracle migraine worker."

About Dr. Belaga

About Our Practice

Education & Experience

Career Activities

Meet Your Dedicated Staff

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Words From Our Patients

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