Movement disorders can be relentlessly progressive and disabling conditions. Untreatable a mere 50 years ago, there has been steady progress in the treatment of these conditions. Recent advances in our understanding of the mechanisms of these disorders have led to tremendous progress in treatments —medical and surgical – for Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Tourette syndrome, dystonia, tremor, functional movement disorders and other related conditions.

Patient Care

The UofL Physicians Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic focuses on research and patient care for individuals suffering from movement disorders. The clinic is a designated Center of Excellence for Huntington’s disease by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America and is working for designation as a Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s disease.

Our active deep brain stimulation program, in collaboration with our Department of Neurological Surgery, offers relief from painful symptoms for many patients suffering from essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.

The Parkinson’s Disease Buddy Program, an educational program that pairs first-year medical students with people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, aims to educate the students on neurological disease and improve sociability for people with Parkinson’s.

Clinical Research

UofL movement disorders experts are involved in research and clinical trials evaluating new treatment options for movement disorders. Through clinical trials, some patients can access experimental treatments that are not otherwise available.

Personnel

Victoria Holiday, MD

Peter Hedera, MD

Neurological Surgery

Joseph Neimat, MD

Location

Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
Frazier Rehab Institute
220 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 606
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
502-582-7654