Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
The Division of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders at UVA consists of 4 movement disorder neurology experts, a nurse practitioner, and a nurse case manager. We provide consultation and management for a range of neurological disorders characterized by involuntary movements and impaired motor control. We also have an active research program and conduct studies in conjunction with the NIH, Parkinson’s Study Group, and Huntington’s Study Group. Our comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment approach includes pharmacotherapy, non-pharmacologic therapy, chemodenervation, and deep brain stimulation (DBS) and we work closely with our colleagues in neuropsychology, neurosurgery, and physical therapy.
The UVA Parkinson’s Disease Program is world renowned as an advanced, comprehensive center that provides expert interdisciplinary care.
The UVA Huntington’s Disease Program has been designated as a Center of Excellence by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America since 2000 and provides interdisciplinary services through a monthly clinic dedicated to the care of patients and families with HD.
We are also a Mission MSA Center of Excellence for the advanced care of people and families affected by Multiple System Atrophy.
Core Providers:
- Binit B. Shah, M.D., FAAN – Division Head
- Jordan Garris, MD – Pediatric Movement Disorders
- Renzo Figari Jordan, M.D., Fellowship Director
- W. Alex Dalrymple, M.D.
- Alissa Higinbotham, M.D.
- Helen Dainton-Howard, M.D.
- Madaline Harrison, M.D., Emeritus Professor
Associated Providers:
- W. Jeffery Elias, M.D., Neurosurgery
- Kathleen Fuchs, Ph.D., Neuropsychology
- Carol Manning, Ph.D., Neuropsychology
- Diane S. Huss, PT, DPT, NCS, Physical Therapy
- Melissa Fox, PT, DPT
- Renee Bricker, MS, CCC-SLP
- Lauren Berman, OTD, OTR/L
- Shelley Knewstep-Watkins, OTD, OTR/L
- Eleanor Haden, RDN
Clinical Staff:
- Susan Dietrich, Information and Referral Coordinator
- Lauren Miller, Clinical Research Coordinator
- Dana Morrisey, Division Program Manager
- Joe Flanigan, Clinical Research Specialist
Additional Information:
To make an appointment, please call (434) 924-2706.
For directions and more information about our clinics:
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic
Huntington’s Disease Clinic