Dr. Janne Nissinen, MD, CA | Neurologist

About Dr. Janne Nissinen

Born in San Diego, California, Dr. Nissinen spent the first 20 years of his life in Finland, then moved back to the United States to pursue medicine. Kristoffer Nissinen graduated in Biological Sciences at UC Irvine in 2007 and obtained his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, Medical Sciences School of Medicine in 2011. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Neurology at the University of California Irvine Medical Center and Long Beach VA Medical Center in 2015. Then continued advanced training at the UCSD Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of California, San Diego, working with highly renowned experts in the field of neurodegenerative disorders and as a clinical trials sub-principal investigator. Kristoffer Nissinen specializes in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, Fronto Temporal Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Multiple System Atrophy. Kristoffer Nissinen specializes in providing a thorough evaluation of the symptomology with a detailed history, state-of-the-art work-up, and comprehensive neurological examination. Kristoffer Nissinen strives to provide patients and their families with a compassionate and personalized approach to receiving the most specific diagnosis and up-to-date treatments available.

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Areas of expertise

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Chronic Non-Alzheimer's dementia

Alzheimer's Dementia

Chronic Non-Alzheimer's dementia

Alzheimer's Dementia

Office location

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Salma Health

4180 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste 240, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Education and background

Practice names

Salma Health

Board certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

Medical School - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Irvine (Bachelor's)
UCI Medical Center, Residency in Neurology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1710278569

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What practice does Dr. Janne Nissinen work with?

Dr. Janne Nissinen works with Salma Health.

Where is Dr. Janne Nissinen's office located?

Dr. Janne Nissinen has 2 office locations in La Jolla, view full addresses on Dr. Nissinen's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Janne Nissinen have?

Dr. Janne Nissinen is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Janne Nissinen?

Dr. Janne Nissinen frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Back Pain, Neurology Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Janne Nissinen on their profile.