Neurology
Joseph Savitt, M.D.
Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Joseph M. Savitt, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, specializing in movement disorders within the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center. He treats patients with chronic neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, cerebellar ataxia, dystonia, chorea, essential tremor, progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, corticobasal syndrome, restless legs syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and headache dis
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Maryland School of Medicine — M.D., Summa cum Laude, 1997
- University of Maryland School of Medicine — Ph.D., Biochemistry, 1994
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine — Fellowship, Neurodegenerative Disease, 2003
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine — Residency, Neurology, 2001
- University of Maryland Medical Center — Internship, 1998
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Leadership Roles
- Member, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine (2016-present)
- Neurodegenerative Attending Physician, Baltimore VA Medical Center (2023-present)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Utah Hospital
- University of Maryland Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice