Marta San Luciano

MD

Neurologist
Runner, Parkinson's disease specialist and mother of three

Dr. Marta San Luciano specializes in diagnosing and managing movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremor and myoclonus. She has special interests in caring for patients whose genetic background may increase their risk of Parkinson's disease and dystonia, and in developing biomarkers and measuring outcomes in movement disorders.

San Luciano received her medical degree from the University of Navarra in Spain and earned a master's degree in clinical research methods from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York and a residency in neurology at Boston University Medical Center. She also served as a clinical and research fellow in movement disorders at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in New York.

In 2008, San Luciano was awarded a Clinical Research Training Fellowship by the American Academy of Neurology. She is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and Parkinson Study Group.

  • Education

    University of Navarre School of Medicine, 2002

  • Residencies

    Boston University Medical Center, 2007

  • Fellowships

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 2010

  • Board Certifications

    Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Spanish

The joy of practicing medicine for me is connecting with my patients and improving quality of life for those affected with neurological illness.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    224 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 13, 2024
    Best experience with physician ever: superb listening, evidence of careful research on my case, commitment to offering concrete help
    Aug 29, 2024
    Dr. San Luciano and Dr. Chang are wonderful and I am honored to have them as a major addition to my health care team. Being that my diagnosis is non standard, I really need caring and observant professionals like them to help me find healing solutions.
    Aug 03, 2024
    She showed her expertise with the subjecta
    Aug 01, 2024
    For the first time in 4 years I feel that I have clear explanations and hope. Her whole demeanor is caring and and demonstrates an exceptional level of listening. I feel that I have her full attention during our conference. My whole family appreciates that all input from all of us is heard and valued. To this point, all follow through has been flawless.
    Jun 04, 2024
    Dr. Marta was exceptionally thorough and precise in examining me, asking questions, giving options as what to do next. And her kind personality and expertise gave me hope.
    Jun 01, 2024
    Good professional and great listener most impressvme
    May 19, 2024
    The doctor I saw was very caring and considerate. She listened to all of my many questions and answered them very forwardly. I really feel like she cared.
    May 11, 2024
    I had difficulty hearing. Many comments and questions needed to be repeated due in part to that. Louder voices, more carefully articulated words would be helpful.
    May 02, 2024
    Both doctors were great
    Apr 09, 2024
    Exceptional physician!We feel very blessed to have her as a provider.
    Dec 09, 2023
    Good experience.
    Dec 04, 2023
    Excellent and caring.
    Nov 30, 2023
    Excellent visit.
    Nov 30, 2023
    I have seen Dr San Luciano twice and both times I have been impressed
    Oct 31, 2023
    Both the fellow and Dr. San Luciano were wonderful, attentive, great communicators, helpful, kind -- terrific! Thanks to you both!
    Oct 12, 2023
    Dr. Marta San Luciano Palenzuela is an outstanding physician. She has been my doctor for many years and I would not choose any other neurologist except her. She has always given me her undivided attention, care, concern and compassion. She is very kind, caring, friendly, sweet, compassionate and always professional towards me and my wifel. She is truly a wonderful example of an exceptional doctor.My family and I feel honored to have Dr. San Luciano as our trusted physician. God bless her for all her devotion to her profession and to her patients.
    Oct 09, 2023
    My experience with the caregiver continues ro be extremely positive,
    Oct 03, 2023
    Dr San Luciano is the BEST! She is an expert for my condition, listens intently, educates about possible future options, and is extremely kind, caring and responsive! So grateful to be her pt.
    Sep 22, 2023
    Excellent medical services as usual!
    Sep 21, 2023
    She is an excellent doctor
    Sep 16, 2023
    Always a pleasure to talk with Dr. Luciano.
    Sep 15, 2023
    Dr San Luciano saw us during her lunch hour, probably. There was a problem with medication and orders having been changed on discharge from hospital. She cleared it all up. Very grateful!
    Sep 14, 2023
    Excellent!
    Aug 20, 2023
    I believe I have the best MD to help me with my medical condition
    Aug 18, 2023
    Dr, is warm and obviously cares about her patients
    Jul 29, 2023
    I could not have received any better care anywhere else.
    Jul 24, 2023
    Dr San Luciano was insightful and courteous.
    Jul 20, 2023
    Excellent Dr.'s for my problem
    Jun 16, 2023
    Dr Marta is kind and concerned. She took time to ask questions and to asess my condition
    May 29, 2023
    As always, doctor San Luciano continued to provide excellent service. As well as treating us like family. She is the "BEST"!
    May 26, 2023
    Dr. San Luciano is a compassionate care provider. I feel honored to be her patient.
    May 20, 2023
    Dr. San Luciano is always very attentive and communicative.
    May 13, 2023
    Very friendly.
    Apr 22, 2023
    Well
    Apr 21, 2023
    Dr. San Luciano is a very caring physician.
    Mar 17, 2023
    Love this doctor. She is amazing. She addresses all my concerns and gives me great advice.
    Mar 16, 2023
    Truly exceptional and so helpful to me on the situation and corrective steps I should take.
    Jan 26, 2023
    I alway recommend UCSF
    Jan 11, 2023
    Excellent knowledgeable clinician. Fortunate to have her as a doctor
    Dec 03, 2022
    Top notch!
    Nov 19, 2022
    Dr San Luciano was prepared and helpful (like usual).

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