

Neurology
Nikolaus McFarland, MD
Clinical Professor of Neurology; Wright/Falls/Simmons Professor in PSP/Atypical Parkinsons; Director, UF HDSA Center of Excellence
I am a clinician-scientist with training in Parkinson disease and movement disorders at the Partners MGH program. I have extensive research training and expertise in basal ganglia neuroanatomy and physiology, having worked with Dr. Suzanne Haber at the University of Rochester. At MGH I worked closely with Drs. Bradley Hyman, Pamela McLean, and a number of other investigators at the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease. There I developed a targeted viral-vector model of Parkinsonis
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Education & Training
- Medical School: MD/PhD
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (Movement Disorders)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UF Health Shands Hospital
Experience
24+ years in practice