
Movement Disorder and Neuromodulation Center
The mission of the UCSF Movement Disorder and Neuromodulation Center is to provide state-of-the-art, comprehensive care to patients with movement disorders. The medical staff includes neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, radiologists and nurses with specialized training in movement disorders.
The center offers a variety of services that include complete neurological evaluations, disease management, medication therapy and other treatments such as botulinum toxin injections and neurosurgical procedures. Neurosurgeons at the center perform deep brain stimulation and deep brain stimulation programming for conditions such as dystonia, essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, spasticity and chorea.
We are part of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences.
Doctor referral required
Our locations
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Clinical trials
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Best in the West in neurology & neurosurgery
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Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes

International Services
If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

Interpreters
UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.

Hospital Stays
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Zion.

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Learn moreOur research initiatives
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UCSF Department of Neurology Research
The UCSF Department of Neurology conducts research to improve understanding of neurological disorders, with the goals of finding better treatments and methods of prevention.
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UCSF Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center Research
The UCSF Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center is active in research to improve the understanding and treatment of movement disorders.