ABOUT DR. GALINA NIKOLSKAYA

Dr. Galina Nikolskaya is a top ranked Neurologist in an active clinical practice in San Diego, CA, recognized as a Top 1 Neurologist in the Orange Country Region during a Spring 2017 HealthTap Best Doctor competition and America’s Top Physician 2017 by Consumers Research Council of America.

Residency

Dr. Nikolskaya completed her residency in Neurology at a highly reputable and rigorous residency program at the University of California San Diego (UCSD).

Fellowship

Dr. Nikolskaya completed an ACGME accredited Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship at Harbor-UCLA. During the fellowship training, she became skilled in electrodiagnostics including electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS). During her fellowship, she acquired additional expertise in neuromuscular disorders, pediatric and adult seizures, vagal nerve stimulator programming, and botulinum toxin treatment of various conditions including chronic migraines, cervical dystonia, arm or leg dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Nikolskaya has additional experience with headache management, traumatic brain injuries, ADHD and pediatric behavior management.

Publications

  • Glossopharyngeal neuralgia in a Current Pain Headache Report journal.
  • FDG-PET Regional Glucose Abnormalities in White Matter in Civilian Impact and Military Blast-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Journal of Biological Psychiatry.

Professional Certifications

  • Diplomate of an American Academy of Neurology and Psychiatry
  • Diplomate of an American Board of Medical Specialties in Clinical Neurophysiology.

Academic Affiliation

Dr. Nikolskaya previously served as an associate staff neurologist at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she taught neurology to medical students, interns and residents.

Professional Society Membership

Dr. Nikolskaya is an active member of an American Academy of Neurology and enjoys staying up to date with all the current developments in the field.