Neal Birnbaum, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Ohio State University / College of Medicine	Medical Degree		1970

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Brigham & Women's Hospital Program		Not Specified
Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)		Not Specified
Internship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine Sub-Specialty: Rheumatology	Internal Medicine	Not Specified
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on April 18, 2026 -

MarinHealth Rheumatology | A UCSF Health Clinic - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 200a

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Comment - “ Great listener, very thoughtful ... ”

Great listener, very thoughtful and deliberate in his comments, excellent bedside manner, and very, very experienced

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“Great listener, very thoughtful ...”

Great listener, very thoughtful and deliberate in his comments, excellent bedside manner, and very, very experienced

Anonymous 04/18/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 08, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Birnbaum is excellent at sha... ”

Dr. Birnbaum is excellent at sharing issues that he sees and future remedies should this current procedure be unsuccessful.

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“Dr. Birnbaum is excellent at sha...”

Dr. Birnbaum is excellent at sharing issues that he sees and future remedies should this current procedure be unsuccessful.

Anonymous 04/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 15, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Birnbaum took the time to fu... ”

Dr. Birnbaum took the time to fully explain my condition and how best to treat it. He is very knowledgeable and was highly recommended by my primary care physician.

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“Dr. Birnbaum took the time to fu...”

Dr. Birnbaum took the time to fully explain my condition and how best to treat it. He is very knowledgeable and was highly recommended by my primary care physician.

Anonymous 01/15/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 07, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I've been seeing this provider f... ”

I've been seeing this provider for a few years and am happy with him

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“I've been seeing this provider f...”

I've been seeing this provider for a few years and am happy with him

Anonymous 10/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 30, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very professional. Took time to ... ”

Very professional. Took time to listen

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“Very professional. Took time to ...”

Very professional. Took time to listen

Anonymous 08/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 14, 2026 -

MarinHealth Rheumatology | A UCSF Health Clinic - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 200a

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Comment - “ Doctor Birnbaum was excellent. H... ”

Doctor Birnbaum was excellent. He was thoughtful and answered all of my questions.

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“Doctor Birnbaum was excellent. H...”

Doctor Birnbaum was excellent. He was thoughtful and answered all of my questions.

Anonymous 04/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 17, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very good experience... ”

Very good experience

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“Very good experience...”

Very good experience

Anonymous 03/17/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 28, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Birnbaum is a wonderful, car... ”

Dr. Birnbaum is a wonderful, caring, skilled physician. He is thorough and Is great both at listening and explaining. He is a treasure and must never be allowed to retire.

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“Dr. Birnbaum is a wonderful, car...”

Dr. Birnbaum is a wonderful, caring, skilled physician. He is thorough and Is great both at listening and explaining. He is a treasure and must never be allowed to retire.

Anonymous 11/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 29, 2025 -

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Comment - “ excellent care... ”

excellent care

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“excellent care...”

excellent care

Anonymous 09/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 01, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I was a patient of Dr. Birnbaum ... ”

I was a patient of Dr. Birnbaum in SF even though a short drive I am fortunate to be in his care.

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“I was a patient of Dr. Birnbaum ...”

I was a patient of Dr. Birnbaum in SF even though a short drive I am fortunate to be in his care.

Anonymous 06/01/2025

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Internal Medicine Physician - Rheumatology

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Peter Stein, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Izza Bazigh, MBBS - Internal Medicine Physician

Natalie Howlett, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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