Designated a Center of Excellence in Movement Disorders Patient Care and Research

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Movement Disorders

Our Columbia Neurology Movement Disorders neurologists are specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders, and also conduct cutting-edge clinical and translational research to improve treatment options for patients suffering with these complex neurological diseases.

In addition to the latest diagnostic and treatment options, our center also offers comprehensive support services to improve quality of life for our patients. Together with you and your family, Columbia Neurology Movement Disorders specialists will work to build a complete picture of your disorder, and help you to understand and manage your treatment options and lifestyle choices.

Conditions We Treat

We pride ourselves on providing expert, compassionate care and diagnostic testing for a wide range of movement disorders, including:

  • Ataxias
  • Atypical Parkinsonisms/ Parkinson-plus syndromes: progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA), Shy-Drager syndrome, corticobasal syndrome (CBS)
  • Chorea including Huntington’s disease, Sydenham’s chorea
  • Dystonia including blepharospasm, torticollis, writer’s cramp, and musician’s cramp
  • Essential Tremor and other tremor disorders
  • Hemifacial spasm
  • Lewy body disease
  • Myoclonus
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Restless legs syndrome
  • Stiff Person Syndrome
  • Tardive dyskinesia/dystonia/akathisia
  • Tourette syndrome, tics
  • Wilson’s disease

Treatments We Offer

Columbia Neurology Movement Disorders practice also has several highly trained neurological specialists who perform special procedures for the treatment of movement disorders, including:

  • Botulinum toxin injection
  • Deep brain stimulation