Division of Movement Disorders
Innovators in Parkinson’s disease treatment and research
Faculty in the division of movement disorders are national leaders in the field. Our track record includes:
- Performing the nation’s first deep brain stimulation surgery, establishing OHSU as a leader in surgical therapies for Parkinson’s disease.
- Being early adopters of using high-intensity focused ultrasound for tremor—and we continue to lead innovation in ultrasound treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
- More than 20 consecutive years as a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, reflecting sustained excellence in patient care, education and research.
What sets us apart
Exceptional physicians. We are a designated Center of Excellence in four major neurological conditions: Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Lewy body dementias and progressive supranuclear palsy.
Practice-changing research. We support a large portfolio of research projects and benefit from the leaders in the Balance Disorders Laboratory, which has the highest number of movement disorder-related publications in the world.
Questions?
Email us at deptofneuro@ohsu.edu
Faculty careers
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Clinical programs
Learn more about our nationally recognized clinics for people with movement disorders.
Education
Our movement disorders fellowship offers care for veterans at the Portland VA Medical Center.
Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders clinical programs
Join a collaborative team of physicians, scientists and care professionals who improve lives for people with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, including caregivers.
Full spectrum care
You can offer patients advanced and supportive care, including care in these specialty clinics:
- Deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation
- High-intensity focused ultrasound
- Huntington’s disease
- Palliative care
- Parkinson’s disease and gastroenterology
- Progressive supranuclear palsy
Centers of Excellence
Our clinical care has earned us Center of Excellence designation in four major neurological conditions:
- Parkinson’s disease by the Parkinson’s Foundation
- Huntington’s disease by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America
- Lewy body dementias by the Lewy Body Dementia Association
- Progressive supranuclear palsy by Cure PSP
Meet our faculty
“Leaders built this program on passion, purpose and collaboration, and we still run on these ideals. OHSU is an exceptional place to train, grow and lead in the field."
Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders fellowship
Train with leading-edge faculty at OHSU and the Portland VA Medical Center to build expertise in movement disorders research, education and treatment. You’ll find:
- Advanced therapeutics (DBS, HiFU, botulinum toxin)
- Complex and atypical movement disorders
- Multidisciplinary and specialty clinics
- Research opportunities in clinical trials and basic science
“The success of our trainees and junior faculty, including many who chose to continue their careers at OHSU, speaks to the strengths of the movement disorders program.”
Continuing medical education
Attend grand rounds and more.
Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders research
We offer dozens of research studies and clinical trials at all times. We also lead our own pioneering basic, translational and clinical research studies, including:
- Investigating the mechanisms of Lewy body formation using advanced models
- Developing new drug targets and pathways to create next-generation therapies
- Innovating in sensor-based mobility and gait monitoring
- Conducting cutting-edge DBS and neuromodulation research
Our Balance Disorders Laboratory is known globally for its translational research. Lab investigators have the highest number of movement disorder-related publications in the world.
First in deep brain stimulation surgery
OHSU was the first health center in the United States to perform deep brain stimulation surgery.
First in high-intensity ultrasound
We were an early adopter of high-intensity focused ultrasound for tremor, and we are innovators in using this technology to treat Parkinson’s disease.
Top quality
Our 20 consecutive years as a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence reflects the quality of our patient care, education and research.
Meet division faculty
Our award-winning team has decades of experience in both clinical care and translational research.
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- Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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- Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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- Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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- Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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Areas of interest
- Aging
- Alzheimer's disease
- Cognitive function
- Complementary and alternative medicine
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- Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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Areas of interest
- Neuropsychological Evaluation
- Aging and Alzheimer’s disease
- Movement Disorders
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Appointments and titles
- Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine
- Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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Appointments and titles
- Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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Areas of interest
- Parkinson’s disease
- Atypical parkinsonian syndromes
- Drug induced parkinsonism
- Dystonia
- Chorea
- Essential tremor
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Appointments and titles
- Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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- Assistant Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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Areas of interest
- Integrative Medicine
- Botanical Medicine
- Neurology
- Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Caregiving
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Appointments and titles
- Assistant Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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Areas of interest
- Huntington disease
- Parkinson disease
- Atypical parkinsonian syndromes
- Essential tremor
- Ataxia
- Dystonia, Drug-induced movement disorders
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- Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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- Jessica Locke, A.P.R.N., N.P.
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