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Full-Time, Board Certified/Board Eligible Adult Headache Neurologist
Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a full-time, Board Certified/Board Eligible Adult Headache Neurologist to join the largest multispecialty neurology group in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established and growing Headache program with strong regional referral volume, dedicated support staff, and the ability to shape the future of comprehensive headache care.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Established Headache Program – Join a dedicated team of 3 headache specialists, supported by an experienced NP and clinical staff
• High Demand, Built-In Volume – Robust referral network across San Francisco, the Bay Area, and Sutter's Northern California system
• Procedural Practice – Perform Botox, occipital nerve blocks, SPG blocks, and more
• Outpatient-Focused with Flexibility – Combine in-person care with telemedicine for longitudinal patient management
• Modern Practice Setting – Practice in a new medical office building directly across from CPMC Medical Center
Collaborative Neuroscience Environment
Be part of a highly integrated neurology and neuroscience program that includes specialists in:
Movement disorders
Epilepsy
Stroke and neuro-intervention
Neuromuscular medicine
Dementia and cognitive neurology
Neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, and neuropsychology
Neurosurgery
Participate in regular neuroscience grand rounds and multidisciplinary case conferences, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Clinical Scope & Flexibility
While your primary focus will be headache medicine, you'll have the opportunity to tailor your practice based on your interests, including:
Expanding into community-based headache clinics across the Bay Area
Incorporating general neurology
Participating in inpatient consults and call (optional/variable based on interest)
Engaging in clinical research through the CPMC Neuroscience Research Institute
Teaching medical students and residents
Join a Leading Neurology Program
Be part of an organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional neurological care across Northern California.
Qualifications
• BC/BE Neurologist • Fellowship and/or board certification in Headache Neurology
Join Us and Enjoy
Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:
Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
Organization Details
Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.
Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.
Advancing the Future of Neuroscience at Sutter Health
Sutter Health is redefining what's possible in brain health across Northern California—bringing together innovation, advanced care, and access in one of the nation's most dynamic regions.
At the center of this vision is the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal, a state-of-the-art, five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility currently under development in San Francisco. Located at 3555 César Chávez Street, this flagship center will serve as a regional hub for neurological care, advanced diagnostics, and research, uniting expertise and innovation under one roof.
"Sutter Health has a bold vision for brain health," said President and CEO Warner Thomas. "This new complex represents our commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality care that fuels innovation and brings the highest standards of neurological health closer to home."
Why This Matters for You
Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role—it's an opportunity to:
Be part of a forward-thinking neuroscience program shaping the future of care
Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco
Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment
Be Part of What's Next
If you're looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Community Information
Living in San Francisco
San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.
As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.
Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California's natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
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