Neurology
Shadi Barbu, M.D.
Movement Disorder Specialist, Cole Center for Parkinson's and Movement Disorders
Dr. Shadi Barbu, MD, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders. She treats conditions such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and other disorders characterized by tremor, slowness, gait difficulties, and abnormal involuntary movements. Her practice focuses on adult patients, including those with advanced or treatment-refractory cases where medications and devices are no longer effective after years of progression. Dr. Barbu's
10+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University — M.D., Class of 2015
- Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center — Fellowship, Neurology (Movement Disorders)
- Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center — Residency, Neurology, 2015 - 2019
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center — Internship
- Emory University — Undergraduate
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Tennessee Medical Center
- Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Languages
English, Farsi, Persian
Experience
10+ years in practice