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
Our team
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Ian Bledsoe
MD, MS
Neurologist -
Ethan G. Brown
MD
Neurologist -
Cameron Dietiker
MD
Neurologist -
Nick Galifianakis
MD, MPH
Neurologist -
Susan Heath
MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Maya Katz
MD
Neurologist -
Rigzin Lama
RN
Nurse -
Paul S. Larson
MD
Neurosurgeon -
Nijee Luthra
MD, PhD
Neurologist -
James Maas
MD, PhD
Neurologist -
Jill Ostrem
MD
Neurologist -
Caroline Racine Belkoura
PhD
Neuropsychologist -
Marta San Luciano
MD
Neurologist -
Andreea L. Seritan
MD
Geriatric psychiatrist -
Philip Starr
MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon -
Caroline Tanner
MD, PhD
Neurologist -
Monica Volz
FNP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Doris Wang
MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon -
Rafael Zuzuárregui
MD
Neurologist
Clinical trials
The Motor Network in Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia: Mechanisms of Therapy
Duration of 'on' stimulation time without dyskinesia in adaptive compared to standard open loop stimulation determined from the patients' motor diaries. The self-report motor diary is a validated method to capture this information...
Recruiting
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Best in the West in neurology & neurosurgery
Support services
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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Our 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.
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