Jeffrey W. Ralph

MD

Neurologist
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Dr. Jeffrey W. Ralph is a neurologist who specializes in diseases of the nerve, muscle and neuromuscular transmission, the nerve activity that leads to muscle movement. He is an expert in the category of nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy, with a particular interest in neuropathies that result from immune system activity. In 2004, he became director of the Neuropathy Center at UCSF Medical Center, founded in part with funding from the Neuropathy Association. In addition to treating patients in the clinic, he performs electromyograms – diagnostic tests that record muscles' electrical activity – including such specialized tests as single-fiber electromyograms and multiple-channel recordings for analyzing abnormal muscle tone.

Ralph completed a neurology residency as well as fellowships in neuromuscular medicine and clinical neurophysiology at UCSF. His research has addressed treatments for neuropathy caused by HIV and AIDS.

  • Education

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 1999

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Neuromuscular Disease, 2004

  • Board Certifications

    Neuromuscular Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

    Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

  • Academic Title

    Professor

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    421 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 30, 2024
    Dr Ralph is very understanding - he knows that I don't know what's happening to me. He has always worked to see that I understand and am willing to try do follow his instructions
    Sep 26, 2024
    We love Dr. Ralph. He is very human centered in his care, showing empathy and knowledge at the same time, while also admitting when he is not sure given medicine is not always black and white.
    Sep 17, 2024
    All interactions were pleasant.
    Sep 12, 2024
    Dr Ralph listens well and gave me the time to explain everything thoroughly.
    Sep 12, 2024
    Very happy I got scheduled with Dr Ralph - he's very thorough and generally seems to be interested in helping me out.
    Aug 25, 2024
    Dr Ralph has the rare combination of competence,caring,and communication.
    Aug 20, 2024
    Dr. Ralph and his staff were extremely professional and took the time to listen to my descriptions of the pain I've been experiencing and discussing my concerns
    Aug 17, 2024
    Poor communication, Dr seems not prepared during visits
    Aug 09, 2024
    Dr. Ralph is beyond excellent in all areas!
    Jun 26, 2024
    Dr. Ralph was a wonderful listener and I felt very cared for. He explained what he thought caused my symptoms and did a thorough exam. I would highly recommend him.
    Jun 21, 2024
    Very good doctor
    Jun 12, 2024
    Great listener, very helpful, willing to explore complex my issues
    Jun 07, 2024
    Great doctor!
    Jun 06, 2024
    The technician did a good job of explaining the test and made it as comfortable as possible. The doctor listened so well and gave an excellent explanation of the findings.
    May 23, 2024
    Super thorough and very helpful in explaining which tests were necessary, which weren't and why.
    May 19, 2024
    I learned much re my condition.
    May 16, 2024
    I was happy to be able to see Dr. Jeffrey Ralph again for treatment of my MG after returning to the SF Bay Area after 18 years living in the Washington DC Area.
    May 04, 2024
    Dr is very kind, and explains all he can to me. He always does.
    May 02, 2024
    Unfortunately, my Internet service downstairs was not the best so I kept cutting in and out, but overall it was just good to see Dr. Ralph's face and know that he was still continuing to be part of my team
    Apr 24, 2024
    Very good listener , I felt I am at the right place to get my questions answered. Dr Ralph and his fellow Dr buback both are excellent physicians
    Apr 18, 2024
    Good
    Apr 15, 2024
    Dr. Ralph Jeffries listened carefully to my issues. Examined me thoroughly, discussed involved issues, evaluated and discussed future care clealy.
    Apr 10, 2024
    Patient, listened, answer question directly and without pretense and had a sense of humor...thorough in examination...
    Apr 04, 2024
    Dr Ralph is extraordinary. I've been seeing him now for four years and he is both caring and clear. I feel fortunate to be under his care.
    Apr 03, 2024
    I felt extremely valued, listened to and comfortable with Dr. Ralph and I'm so glad he's now part of my team
    Mar 27, 2024
    Appreciated his patience and listening and diligence.i felt heard.
    Mar 26, 2024
    Dr. Ralph is impressive: he listens carefully, is quite thorough and clearly values both good communication and working collaboratively with the patient.
    Mar 20, 2024
    Dr. Ralph is always great with his care and concern for my health and overall wellbeing! He is the reason I travel 70 miles to UCSF!
    Mar 19, 2024
    Dr. Ralph is warm and friendly and put me at ease quickly. He listened well and was clear in his explanations. I felt better going out of than coming in to the appointment.
    Jan 03, 2024
    Dr. Ralph listened very carefully to my concerns and issues. He did not rush me. He remembered that I like to be called by my middle name. He addressed my questions as well as giving me additional information. He reviewed with me what he was seeing in my records and told me how it related to what he was finding during the exam. Dr. Ralph is the ideal doctor and deserves accolades for his commitment to care.
    Dec 05, 2023
    Dr Ralph and staff are excellent.
    Dec 04, 2023
    4th. Neurologist I've seen. And the first to diagnose my condition!
    Nov 30, 2023
    Great Dr
    Nov 18, 2023
    Dr. Jeffery Ralph was very thorough and explained my MRI results in detail so that I understood the problem to be solved. He listened and insured me that he would work on finding an answer to my symptoms. He was kind and responsive.
    Nov 12, 2023
    Dr. Ralph , has always been very nice and most helpful to me. I feel privileged to be under his care.
    Oct 29, 2023
    DR. Ralph is always very kind to me.
    Oct 21, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is wonderful to work with.
    Oct 19, 2023
    Dr. Ralph took me out of a years worth of pain. I can say that his job is well done!
    Oct 19, 2023
    With out a doubt the most thorough physician in my life.
    Oct 13, 2023
    I just love Dr. Ralph. He is the best doctor I've ever had. He is very kind and l always listens to what you have to say and gives you answers & options or recommendations. He has even called me to tell me about something else that could be causing my trouble breathing after looking over all the test results I have had in the past, even the ones from different doctors. I really appreciated that.
    Oct 12, 2023
    I was a bit nervous about the test. Dr. Ralph explained everything clearly and talked through each step.
    Oct 12, 2023
    Provided full and detailed information. Highly interactive.
    Oct 04, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is extremely efficient and kind. Thank you
    Oct 02, 2023
    Dr Ralph has been great. We feel very comfortable with his guidance.
    Sep 21, 2023
    Very nice Doctors. And very explaining as well.
    Sep 15, 2023
    Dr Ralph and I had a good visit and covered some important topics
    Aug 29, 2023
    Dr Ralf is very intelligent and a kind person!
    Aug 29, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is very hood to work with. He is an excellent provider. His staff are also professional and attentive to my needs.
    Aug 27, 2023
    I need help finding the problem, not just having it masked with pain killers.
    Aug 25, 2023
    Dr Ralph is an excellent doctor and educator. He takes time to exam me, he knows my case well, and provides outstanding care and concern.
    Aug 24, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is patient and courteous. I appreciate him very much.
    Aug 16, 2023
    Dr. Ralph was a delight to work with. He was very friendly and helpful discussing my condition. It was an excellent conversation.
    Aug 07, 2023
    Highly value Dr. Ralph & his advice.
    Aug 03, 2023
    Came up with rare diagnosis which others had not considered.
    Aug 01, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is exceptionally knowledgeable and superb at communication
    Jul 21, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is very knowledgeable and empathetic. He is patient is answering all questions and looking to assist, even in areas that are not his Subspecialty
    Jul 21, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is very easy to talk to and very easy to understand. I felt his examination and follow up tests he ordered were on target.
    Jul 17, 2023
    I drive several hours each way to see this Doctor who helped me just a few years after stricken with illness back 2007
    Jul 08, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is an outstanding provider. All aspects of my relationship with him are great.
    Jun 27, 2023
    Excellent physician and NP (?) and also w/initial interview person - again - all were thorough, kind and caring. Left me with a good feeling that there were roads to feeling better and reducing pain
    Jun 24, 2023
    I saw on Yelp Dr Ralph had poor reviews. I don't know why. He was AMAZING. I felt heard, respected and like I was working in a team and not just another patient to hurry through the system. I would completely reccomend him and had a very positive experience
    Jun 11, 2023
    He listens. I feel comfortable conferring with him. I appreciate his sense of humor.
    Jun 08, 2023
    Dr Ralph has always been professional, caring and attentive.
    May 18, 2023
    He is one of the best
    May 16, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is easy to an empathic, active listener, that is easy to understand. He takes past medical history as well as current health Issues and symptoms into consideration before offering next steps and potential solutions for the issue/ issues, ranging from conservative to more invasive. I would highly recommend this provider to others looking for a neurologist in the Bay Area.
    May 13, 2023
    GREATLY appreciated that all providers wore masks.
    May 06, 2023
    Dr Ralph is great to work with.
    Apr 27, 2023
    Dr. Ralph was great!
    Apr 19, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is very empathetic, good listener and highly relatable. I appreciate how he includes me in decision making.
    Apr 15, 2023
    A ggo neurologist & a kind man
    Mar 30, 2023
    Above and beyond. Great Dr.
    Mar 28, 2023
    I felt like it was a great visit! Really liked Dr. Ralph. My concerns were answered.
    Mar 25, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is a very competent Doctor in his field, and I feel that he has my best interests in helping me to live my life to as normal as possible given my Neuropathy issues.
    Mar 21, 2023
    I've been seeing Dr. Ralph now for about 6 to 8 years. I can't really remember. He seems to be attentive and willing to give things to try when we discuss them.
    Mar 19, 2023
    Dr. Ralph listened well, thoroughly and honestly answered my questions
    Mar 11, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is excellent; he listens and explains.
    Mar 10, 2023
    I feel very comfortable and confident with the treatment I received from Dr Jeffrey Ralph. I am sure that I will be better soon with Dr Ralph's supervision.
    Feb 23, 2023
    I am very pleased with Dr Ralph. He is competent, thorough and easy to connect with. I enjoy & appreciate him.
    Feb 03, 2023
    Listened to my concerns, scheduled an in patient visit in few weeks.
    Jan 29, 2023
    Dr Ralph, is an excellent physician.
    Jan 27, 2023
    The Provider showed great concern and answered all my questions.
    Jan 26, 2023
    When Dr Ralph greeted me I felt comfortable immediately. He was familiar with why I came to see him and listened carefully. He asked questions that made me dig deeper into my conditions symptoms. He left the room while I changed. When he came back and after his exam he told me he had an idea and did some reading during the time that I had changed. He was clear that his idea didn't fall under his expertise but didn't want me to feel abandoned (not his word) and that I could follow up with him. He laid out where I could go to get answers and sent referrals for me. It was an amazing appointment with Dr Ralph. I know I'm on the right path to find answers and know I can come back.
    Jan 25, 2023
    Dr. Ralph takes time to really listen, think and respond.
    Jan 23, 2023
    I have great respect for Dr. Ralph's knowledge and care!!
    Jan 14, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is exceptional. Likely he's been loaded up with way too many patients.
    Jan 10, 2023
    That great
    Jan 06, 2023
    Dr. Ralph is excellent. He has really made an effort to connect with me and make it easy for me to reach him any time
    Dec 24, 2022
    Having been of a patient of Dr. Ralph's for approx. 15 years, we have a very good rapport which I greatly appreciate.
    Dec 04, 2022
    Would have given Dr. Ralph higher than 5...Excellent category! He is incredibly professional, thorough and excellent at explaining the situation and options. He should be cloned.
    Nov 24, 2022
    Dr Ralph is great to work with and he is an excellent Doctor.
    Nov 23, 2022
    Dr. Ralph is an excellent doctor in every way. He is knowledgeable, professional and caring.
    Nov 23, 2022
    Fantastic provider - I would recommend (and did already) to anyone who has peripheral nerve problems!
    Nov 18, 2022
    Dr Ralph is an Excellent Dr. The best Dr I have ever had. He is very courteous and respectful. He listens to the things that you have to say about your experience with your condition and takes what you say into consideration when discussing your treatment plan. It's such a rarity to have a Dr that listens to you as their patient these days.
    Nov 18, 2022
    Dr. Ralph seems very knowledgeable and was highly recommended so for those reasons I would recommend him. He changes his mind quite often though about the plan of care and doesn't remember what he said the last time. When I remind him, he reasons through why he is recommending a change or says we should stick to the original plan but it's a little disconcerting nonetheless. Perhaps he's just really busy and can't keep track?
    Nov 16, 2022
    Doctor was exceptional. Knowledgeable and experienced. Great communicator. A+++++

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