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

Opportunity Information

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

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

 

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.

 

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