Neurology

Elan Louis, M.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology

Elan Louis, M.D., M.S., serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, holding the Linda and Mitch Hart Distinguished Chair in Neurology. He specializes in disorders of involuntary movement, with a particular focus on essential tremor (ET), tremor, and Parkinson's disease, treating these conditions as frequently as similar providers. Recognized as the world’s leading scholar in ET, Dr. Louis manages adult patients, including those

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania (B.A., Anthropology, 1984)
Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (MD, 1989)
Residency: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (Neurology, 1991)
Fellowship: Columbia University (Movement Disorders and Neuroepidemiology, 1993)
Graduate: Columbia University (M.S., Epidemiology, 1992)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Movement Disorders

Conditions & Treatments

DystoniaDeep Brain StimulationEssential TremorBotulinum Toxin TherapyMovement DisordersMultiple SclerosisParkinson's Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Parkland Health and Hospital System

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Louis treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Louis accept Aetna insurance?

Elan Louis's public profile lists Aetna, Ambetter, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Louis practice?

Elan Louis practices in Dallas, TX with hospital affiliations including UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health and Hospital System.

What does Dr. Louis specialize in?

Elan Louis is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Movement Disorders.

How long has Dr. Louis been practicing?

Elan Louis has 37+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Louis's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania (B.A., Anthropology, 1984); Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (MD, 1989); Residency: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (Neurology, 1991).