Movement Disorder Specialists
There are many great neurologists and many that see Parkinson's patients; however, we highly recommend a neurologist that is trained in the specialty referred to as a "movement disorder specialist neurologist"!
A movement disorder specialist is a neurologist who has received additional training in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other movement disorders including dystonia, chorea, tics and tremors. Whereas a general neurologist may treat patients with any of more than 100 neurological conditions, a movement disorder specialist focuses primarily on Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. The benefit of seeing a movement disorder specialist, often affiliated with a major university or teaching hospital, is that they are usually on the cutting-edge of knowledge and treatment of PD and other movement disorders and are often best equipped to tailor a plan of care for you and your specific needs. Also, this is a great website to learn more about why to use a movement disorder specialist: https://www.partnersinparkinsons.org/movement-disorder-specialists
At the current time (June 2020), the Movement Disorder physicians in our area are:
- Dr Michael Soileau – in Georgetown https://www.txmds.net/about-dr-soileau
- Dr Elizabeth Peckham - in Round Rock http://www.centraltexasneurology.com/elizabeth-l-peckham-do.html
- Dr Robert Izor – in North Austin http://www.neurologysolutions.com/who-we-are/dr-robert-izor/
- Dr Eric Krause - in Central Austin https://health.usnews.com/doctors/erik-krause-919756
- Dr Mariana Georgeta Varga – in South Austin http://movementdisorderclinic.com/
- Dr Subhashie Wijemanne - in Austin https://swijemanne.com
- Dr Ahmad A Shawagfeh – in Temple at Baylor Scott & White https://www.bswhealth.com/specialties/neuroscience/Pages/plummer-movement-disorders-center.aspx
https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?how-to-prepare-for-your-first-movement-disorder-specialist-appointment
