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Charles Adler

Neurology

Charles Adler, M.D.

Wayne and Kathryn Preisel Professor of Neuroscience Research, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ

Charles H. Adler, M.D., Ph.D., is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. He primarily treats patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, restless legs syndrome, and other movement disorders, including task-specific dystonias such as golfer's cramp or the 'yips.' Dr. Adler also addresses sports-related neurological issues as part of Mayo Clinic's Sports Medicine group and manages cases involving chronic traumatic encephalopathy s

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine — M.D., Ph.D.
  • Neurology Residency, University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, PA
  • Pennsylvania Hospital / School of Medical Technology — 1990

Peer Recognition

  • Super DoctorsSuper Doctor

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Honors

  • Doctor of Excellence Award, Arizona Dystonia Support Group
  • Best in Medicine Award, American Health, 2018
  • Outstanding Faculty Member for Year 2002, Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education-Mayo Clinic Scottsdale
  • Distinguished Mayo Clinic Investigators Award, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  • Mayo Clinic Distinguished Investigator of the Year Award, 2006

Leadership Roles

  • Wayne and Kathryn Preisel Professor of Neuroscience Research, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  • Co-Director, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, Mayo Clinic Arizona

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Movement Disorders

Conditions & Treatments

Parkinson's DiseaseEssential TremorDystoniaBotulinum Toxin TherapyMovement Disorders

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic

Languages

English

Experience

35+ years in practice