William Zeiger, MD, PhD
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William Zeiger, MD, PhD

  • Movement Disorders Neurology|
  • Neurology
Westwood Neurology | 300 Medical Plaza, Suite B200, Los Angeles, CA 90095

About

Dr. Zeiger is a physician-scientist in the Department of Neurology, Movement Disorders Division, at UCLA. Dr. Zeiger has expertise in the diagnosis and medical treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, atypical Parkinsonism, tremors, and dystonia, among others. His research interest includes understanding circuit dysfunction in neurologic disorders such as stroke and Parkinson's disease.

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Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2018

Fellowship

Movement Disorders, UCLA School of Medicine, 2020

Residencies

Adult Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2018
Adult Neurology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 2015

Internship

Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, 2014

Degrees

MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2013
PhD, University of Chicago, 2011

Recognitions

  • The Jean-Louis Riehl Award for Outstanding Research as a Neurology Resident, June 2018
  • The Augustus S. Rose Award for Excellence in Teaching, June 2018
  • American Academy of Neurology Young Investigator Scholarship, April 2018
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Locations

West Los Angeles

Westwood Neurology

Neurology| Movement Disorders Neurology| Epilepsy Neurology +6 more specialties

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • The Jean-Louis Riehl Award for Outstanding Research as a Neurology Resident, June 2018
  • The Augustus S. Rose Award for Excellence in Teaching, June 2018
  • American Academy of Neurology Young Investigator Scholarship, April 2018
  • Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Residents and Fellows Award - David Geffen School of Medicine, 2017
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