Neurology
Giselle Petzinger, M.D.
Professor of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Los Angeles, CA
Giselle M. Petzinger, M.D., is a movement disorder specialist and Professor of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles. She earned her medical degree from USC Keck School of Medicine (1988) and completed her neurology residency at Yale-New Haven Medical Center (1989-1992). Dr. Petzinger specializes in the care of patients with Parkinson's disease and conducts translational neuroscience research on the role of exercise and neuroplasticity in brain repair following injury. S
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical School: USC Keck School of Medicine (MD, 1988)
- Residency: Yale-New Haven Medical Center (Neurology, 1989-1992)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Movement Disorders
Conditions & Treatments
Movement DisordersParkinson's DiseasePeripheral NeuropathyNeurological Disorders
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Eisenhower Medical Center
- Keck Hospital of USC
Experience
35+ years in practice