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Movement Disorders · California

Alexandra Nelson, MD, PHD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Sara Lahue, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Ken Nakamura, M.D.

Associate Investigator

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Xenos Mason, M.D.

Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Program

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Indu Subramanian, MD

Clinical Professor of Neurology, UCLA; Director, Southwest PADRECC

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Khashayar Dashtipour, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology and Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Neurology

Loma Linda, CA

William Seeley, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Pathology; Zander Family Distinguished Professor in Neurology; Founding Director, UCSF Neurodegenerative Disease Brain Bank

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Simon Little, MBBS, PHD

Assistant Professor Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Cameron Dietiker, M.D.

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Mark Edwards, MD

Professor of Neurology and Interface Disorders

Neurology

Loma Linda, CA

Barbara Giesser, MD

Neurology

Santa Monica, CA

Nijee Luthra, MD

Movement Disorders Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Douglas Galasko, MD

Director of the UC San Diego Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

Neurology

La Jolla, CA

Pritikanta Paul, MD

Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Ricardo Maselli, M.D.

Professor, Neurology, UC Davis School of Medicine

Neurology

Sacramento, CA

Peter Ljubenkov, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

David Coughlin, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor, Neurosciences

Neurology

San Diego, CA

Richard Tsai, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

James Tetrud, MD

Neurology

Palo Alto, CA

Melanie Lising, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Redwood City, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Movement Disorders neurologist do?

A Movement Disorders neurologist is a Neurology physician with focused training in the diagnosis and management of conditions that affect movement, including Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. After completing Neurology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general neurologist typically handles day to day.

What conditions does a Movement Disorders neurologist treat?

A Movement Disorders neurologist commonly treats Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease, ataxia, and tic disorders. Many also see closely related conditions within Neurology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general neurologist.

When should I see a Movement Disorders neurologist?

Consider seeing a Movement Disorders neurologist when you have a tremor, gait change, or other movement symptom that has not been clearly explained, when a primary care clinician or general neurologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Movement Disorders neurologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.

How is a Movement Disorders neurologist different from a general neurologist?

Both are board-eligible neurologists, but a Movement Disorders neurologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the diagnosis and management of conditions that affect movement, including Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. General neurologists treat a broad range of Neurology concerns; Movement Disorders neurologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease, ataxia, and tic disorders.

How does Convene match me with a top Movement Disorders neurologist?

Convene Health evaluates neurologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Movement Disorders neurologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.

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