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Photograph of Dr Belma Sadikovic.
Neurology Board certified
Stroke Fellowship trained
Member of American College
of Lifestyle Medicine

About our Practice

Welcome to Direct Neurology, where compassionate, personalized neurological care is our passion! We are a new thriving practice which provides direct patient care services to patients in and around Walnut Creek. What sets us apart is our unique ability to conduct home visits and provide initial evaluations without the pressure of time constraints. We’re committed to thorough assessments guiding you every step of the way through your diagnosis and treatment of various neurological symptoms and diagnosis. Rest assured, you’ll always be cared by a physician, with direct access for a convenient phone or video consultation within just a few hours of your first contact!

Dr. Belma Sadikovic

Dr. Sadikovic received her undergraduate degree in Neurobiology at University of California, Berkeley. During her studies at Cal she conducted laboratory research and fell in love with the complexity of neurology which led to her choosing to pursue a medical degree. She received a medical degree from University of California Davis School of Medicine, and completed her Neurology training at North Shore University hospital in Manhasset, New York.

After Dr. Sadikovic’s training in New York she moved back to sunny California with her family where she has practiced neurology ever since. After a few years of working as a neurologist she decided to further strengthen her expertise in stroke management by completing a vascular fellowship at University of California San Diego.

Since then, Dr. Sadikovic has worked as a hospital neurologist (caring for patients needing hospitalization), tele-health neurologist, as well as clinic based neurologist caring for chronic neurological conditions. In the last 2 years Dr. Sadikovic’s focus has been providing clinic based care to Walnut Creek, Lamorinda, Danville and San Ramon residents.

Dr. Sadikovic founded Direct Neurology in 2024 due to her desire to provide comprehensive compassionate care to her patients. She chose the direct specialty care model because of its focus on strong doctor-patient relationship and individualized and personable care.

Dr. Sadikovic has been a Walnut Creek resident since 2015. She lives with her husband Adam and her son Ben who is a freshman at University of Oregon (Sco Ducks!!).

In her free time, Dr. Sadikovic likes to travel with her family, read books, and mentor high school students interested in the field of medicine.

HAPPY PATIENTS

Dr. Sadikovic is a remarkable human being who put her own fatigue aside to help us when we were in despair ... She responds to my emails, answers all my questions, and her team is always quick to respond to my calls... Dr. Sadikovic has our back, and we are forever grateful to her. She is truly a blessing in our lives." "Back in December 2022, my right eyelid began to droop. Since I had a coiled aneurysm in the past, I ended up in the emergency room and was referred to a neurologist within a week of the incident. The neurologist’s name is Dr. Belma Sadikovic. After evaluating me, she concluded that I had experienced small seizures near the location where the stent/coil was placed, and she immediately began treatment. Meanwhile, my husband had been experiencing dizziness accompanied by a sensation of nausea for about a year. Despite having high blood pressure, his primary care physician had changed his medication several times, but his symptoms did not improve. He was referred to a neurologist in December 2022 and scheduled to see one at the end of March 2023. However, after my own consultation with Dr. Sadikovic in the first week of January 2023, I felt desperate. I knew my husband’s condition was worsening, and I had a strong sense that something was wrong with him. I had been trying to get him an appointment with a neurologist, but nothing was available until the end of March. So, I asked Dr. Sadikovic, “Can you see him sooner? He’s been dealing with dizziness and nausea for over a year, and I feel something is wrong.” Dr. Sadikovic responded, “I’m going on vacation tomorrow, and my schedule is full today. But can he come after the office closes?” I replied, “Of course.” We arrived at her office at 5:45 pm that day. She examined him, ordered tests, and requested an MRI STAT. Within a week my husband was diagnosed with brain cancer. It’s been almost a year now, and I can finally sit down and write this review for a woman who changed our lives. Dr. Sadikovic is a remarkable human being who put her own fatigue aside to help us when we were in despair. She didn’t hesitate to see another patient because she recognized that I was desperate and was asking for help to save the love of my life. She personally reached out to the neurosurgeon to ensure that my husband got an appointment as quickly as possible ... She is truly a blessing in our lives."

"Wow! Dr. Sadikovic was awesome. She was able to interact efficiently and effectively we my mother and me. She connected emotionally with my mother and was able to conduct some testing. After the testing, she was able to explain things so that both of us understood. Great bedside manner and staff was quick and friendly as well. Thank you so much!"

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