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541 verified specialists treating deep brain stimulation from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include University of Utah Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center, and NYU Langone Hospitals. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Joseph Savitt

Joseph Savitt, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Neurology

Burke, VA20+ years
Movement Disorders
Andrew Feigin

Andrew Feigin, MD

Adjunct Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY
Movement Disorders
William Litchy

William Litchy, M.D.

Consultant, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN30+ years
Movement Disorders
Ryan Uitti

Ryan Uitti, MD

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
Movement Disorders
Lisa Shulman

Lisa Shulman, M.D.

Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Developmental Medicine); Director, Infant and Toddler Services, Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC); Director, RELATE Program

Neurology

Bronx, NY30+ years
Neurodevelopmental DisabilitiesMovement Disorders
Michele Tagliati

Michele Tagliati, M.D.

Director, Movement Disorders Program

Neurology

West Hollywood, CA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Aimee Kao

Aimee Kao, M.D., PH.D.

Professor

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Movement DisordersBehavioral Neurology & Dementia
Vijay Ramanan

Vijay Ramanan, MD, PHD

Director, Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Clinic

Neurology

Rochester, MN10+ years
Movement Disorders
Cindy Zadikoff

Cindy Zadikoff, MD

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Movement Disorders
Irene Malaty

Irene Malaty, MD

Professor

Neurology

Gainesville, FL20+ years
Movement Disorders
Stewart Factor

Stewart Factor, D.O.

Professor of Neurology, Director of the Movement Disorders Program, Vance Lanier Chair of Neurology at Emory University School of Medicine

Neurology

Atlanta, GA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Richard Dubinsky

Richard Dubinsky, M.D.

Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Kansas City, KS30+ years
Movement Disorders
Theresa Zesiewicz

Theresa Zesiewicz, MD

Professor of Neurology; Director, Ataxia Research Center; Director, USF Parkinsons Disease and Balance Center

Neurology

Tampa, FL30+ years
Movement Disorders
Erika Driver-Dunckley

Erika Driver-Dunckley, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Chair of the Movement Disorders Division

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ20+ years
Movement Disorders
Anne-Marie Wills

Anne-Marie Wills, MD MPH

Associate Professor

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Movement Disorders
Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards, M.D.

Professor

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Veronica Santini

Veronica Santini, M.D., M.A.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Clinical Chief of Movement Disorders Division, Director of Comprehensive Parkinson Disease Care Program

Neurology

North Haven, CT15+ years
Movement Disorders
Matthew Baker

Matthew Baker, MD

Chief in the Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University and the Co-Director of the St

Neurology

Fort Myers, FL20+ years
Movement Disorders
Michael Okun

Michael Okun, MD

Chair of Neurology; Executive Director, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Movement Disorders
Myassar Zarif

Myassar Zarif, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Neurology

Riverhead, NY30+ years
Movement Disorders

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of deep brain stimulation specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Deep Brain Stimulation as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a deep brain stimulation specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for deep brain stimulation depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these deep brain stimulation specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Deep Brain Stimulation?
Deep Brain Stimulation is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches deep brain stimulation care.