URMC Neurology Patient Care
Clinical Services -
Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders
Unit
Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease
Center of Excellence for Huntington’s Disease
The Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit provides diagnosis and comprehensive care to people with neurological movement disorders such as:
- Dystonia
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Huntington's Disease
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Parkinson's Disease
- Secondary Parkinsonism
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Tremor / Essential Tremor
- Tourette's Syndrome
The staff serving the Center includes neurologists and neuropsychologists, nurse specialists, postgraduate neurologists, and a social worker. Staff members are committed to the care and treatment of patients (and families) affected by movement disorders. We have been designated a Center of Excellence by the National Parkinson Foundation and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. We are active in clinical research aimed at slowing the progression of various movement disorders and finding alternative therapies to improve the quality of life for our patients.
Diagnosis and treatment services are available and include Deep Brain Stimulation neuropsychological testing services and consultations. We evaluate cognitive problems associated with neurolgical disorders such as:
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Seizures
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Brain tumors
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MS
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Neurofibromatosis
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HIV encephalopathy
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Head injury
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Neurodegenerative diseases
Where We Are Located
Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit
919 Westfall Rd
Building C, Suite 220
Rochester, NY 14618
Directions to the Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Clinic
Referrals
You may or may not require a referral in order to be seen by a specialist at the Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit. You will be advised at the time you schedule your appointment, or, you can check with your insurance carrier prior to making the appointment.
Resources
Make a Donation
The Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit
relies on outside funding to operate. All funds received by the
Center are used exclusively for support
of clinical and research operations (unless otherwise specified
by the donor). Disease-specific contributions are encouraged
and
welcomed. All donations are tax deductible.
If you would like to help by making a contribution please see our Ways to Make a Gift page
Contact Us
Phone 585-341-7500 or
fax 585-341-7510
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment or to speak with one of our neurologists, please
call 585-275-1200. If you must cancel your appointment, please do so at least
24 hours in advance.
The Department of Neurology participates with Blue Choice, MVP Healthcare,
Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rochester health plans.
Co-payments are collected at time of service. We accept cash or check only for all applicable co-payments and personal balances due at the time of service.
