Physician, Neurology - Headache Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

About the role

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.

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 Environment

• Collaborative Neuroscience Environment – Be part of a highly integrated neurology and neuroscience program that includes specialists in various fields
• Grand Rounds & Case Conferences – Regular neuroscience grand rounds and multidisciplinary case conferences foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

Clinical Scope & Flexibility

• Primary Focus on Headache Medicine – Tailor your practice based on your interests, including expanding into community-based headache clinics across the Bay Area
• Incorporate General Neurology – Participate in inpatient consults and call (optional/variable based on interest)
• Engage in Clinical Research – Participate in clinical research through the CPMC Neuroscience Research Institute
• Teach Medical Students & Residents – Teach medical students and residents

Benefits

• 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
• Retail 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 – 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) – Premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area
• Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF) – Non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG

Advancing the Future of Neuroscience

• Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal – State-of-the-art, five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility currently under development in San Francisco
• Commitment to Innovation, Technology, and Growth – Investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
• Expanding Access to World-Class Neurological Services – Bringing the highest standards of neurological health closer to home

Community Information

• Living in San Francisco – Unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact
• Global Hub for Healthcare Innovation – Life sciences, and research attract forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine
• 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.