Silvia Russo, MD, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in behavioral neurology and the care of patients with memory and cognitive disorders. She is a faculty member at the UCSF Edward and Pearl Fein Memory and Aging Center, where she works with individuals experiencing cognitive decline due to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and early-onset dementias.
Dr. Russo earned her medical degree summa cum laude from San Raffaele University School of Medicine in Milan, Italy. During her training, she completed a visiting scholarship at the UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center, where she developed a deep commitment to caring for aging patients with neurodegenerative disorders. She went on to complete her neurology residency and a behavioral neurology fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she contributed to clinical trials and worked in the clinical core of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
Prior to joining UCSF, Dr. Russo served as the only behavioral neurologist in the Inland Northwest region while working with Providence in Spokane, Washington. During her tenure, she participated in community-focused initiatives aimed at improving dementia care, including the University of Washington's Project ECHO® Dementia program, the Dementia Action Collaborative, and partnerships with the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to expand access to high-quality cognitive care throughout Washington State.
Dr. Russo is dedicated to improving access to dementia care. She has a particular interest in the accurate diagnosis and management of dementia with Lewy bodies, as well as dementias with early onset. She is also passionate about medical education and training the next generation of specialists in memory and cognitive disorders.