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San Francisco, California

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

NeurologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$318K - $415K

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a full-time BC/BE Adult Headache Neurologist to join our multispecialty neurology group, the largest in the SF Bay area.

Location: 1100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, California 94109

Practice Opportunity

  • Candidate will work with our team of Headache specialists (3 physicians, 1 NP and 2 nurses) to continue building a comprehensive Headache program. The Headache clinic sees a broad range of referrals from within our group, the greater San Francisco medical community, the SF Bay Area and the Sutter Northern CA network
  • Specialized headache program is focused on providing comprehensive longitudinal care in both outpatient and telemedicine settings
  • Physicians perform procedures, including Botox, occipital nerve blocks, SPG blocks, etcAbout our Neurology group:
  • Headache program is part of a larger neurology group that includes specialists in movement disorders, epilepsy, dementia, neuromuscular, stroke, neuro-IR, neurosurgery, neuropsychology and neuroradiology
  • There are regularly scheduled Neuroscience grand rounds and case conferences (neuroradiology, neuro-oncology, and others)
  • Practice is located in a new medical office building across the street from CPMC Medical Center in the heart of San FranciscoCandidate may expand focus of practice to include:
  • Outpatient Headache clinic in surrounding Bay Area communities
  • Outpatient general neurology
  • Inpatient consultations and call
  • Clinical research through our affiliation with the CPMC Neuroscience Research Institute
  • Teaching medical students and residents

Qualifications

  • BC/BE Neurologist
  • Fellowship and/or board certification in Headache Neurology

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Signing bonus
  • Generous benefits package and CME allowance.
  • Robust retirement plan
  • Relocation allowance
  • Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service

Organization Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 250 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.

Community Information

San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining. The population is very diverse and there is high demand for primary care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

  • It is the policy of the Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SWBMG’s employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive longitudinal care for headache patients in outpatient and telemedicine settings. Responsibilities include performing specialized procedures like Botox and nerve blocks while collaborating within a multispecialty neurology group.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Headache MedicineBotox AdministrationMedical Teaching

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #9 of 12 employers hiring Neurologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$367k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $331k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
28% this job
Relocation assistance
22% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 474 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing bonus
Generous benefits package
CME allowance
Robust retirement plan
Relocation allowance
Professional development opportunities