Neurology

Vanessa Hinson, MD, PHD

Director, Movement Disorders Program

Vanessa K. Hinson, MD, PhD, is a professor of neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC, where she serves as director of the Movement Disorders Program and the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence. She is also chief of neurology at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and holds the Josephine Tucker Morse Chair for Parkinson’s Disease Research. Dr. Hinson specializes in movement disorders, treating conditions such as Parkinson's disease, **dystoni

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Hamburg School of Medicine (MD, PhD, 1995)
Internship: Westfaelische Wilhelmsuniversitaet (Internal Medicine, 1997)
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina (Neurology, 2001)
Fellowship: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center (Movement Disorders, 2003)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Movement Disorders

Conditions & Treatments

DystoniaDeep Brain StimulationEssential TremorBotulinum Toxin TherapyParkinson's DiseaseMovement Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

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

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

MUSC Health
Medical University of South Carolina
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Languages

English, German[5]

Conditions Dr. Hinson treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Hinson accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Vanessa Hinson's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 33 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Hinson practice?

Vanessa Hinson practices in Charlotte, NC with hospital affiliations including MUSC Health, Medical University of South Carolina, and Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.

What does Dr. Hinson specialize in?

Vanessa Hinson is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Movement Disorders.

How long has Dr. Hinson been practicing?

Vanessa Hinson has 31+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Hinson's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Hamburg School of Medicine (MD, PhD, 1995); Internship: Westfaelische Wilhelmsuniversitaet (Internal Medicine, 1997); Residency: Medical University of South Carolina (Neurology, 2001).