Richard L. Barbano, M.D., Ph.D.

Neurology

Clinical Interests

Memory Care; Movement Disorders

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 341-7500

Office: (585) 276-6558

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

Clinton Crossings
919 Westfall Rd
Bldg C, Ste 100
Rochester, NY 14618-2628

Neurology: (585) 341-7500

Biography

Professional Background

Dr. Richard Barbano is a Professor of Neurology, Chief of the Movement Disorders Division, and Associate Chair for Regional Development at the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. He has been at the University of Rochester since 1993, and over the years has developed a special interest in the evaluation, treatment, and long term care of patients with dystonia. This evolved into an interest in movement disorders in general, including Parkinson's disease, tremor, Huntington's disease and other movement disorders. He has been the Director of the Botulinum Toxin Clinic since 1995. He is a long-term adapter in the use of botulinum toxins in the treatment of neurologic disorders. He actively participates in projects aimed at better understanding movement disorders as well as those aimed at developing and improving treatment options.

Credentials

Specialties

Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education

1979
BA | St Univ at Albany
Biology

1985
PhD | Northwestern Univ Medical Sch
Pathology

1989
MD | Einstein College Medicine
Medicine

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

07/01/1990 - 06/30/1993
Residency in Neurology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surg

07/01/1989 - 06/30/1990
Internship in Internal Medicine Internship/completed. at Montefiore University Hospital/UPMC

Awards

2013
Patient Satisfaction Award, Strong Memorial Hospital

2005
Fellow, American Academy of Neurology

1994 - 1995
Neurology Faculty Residency Teaching Award

1989
Andrew Doyle Memorial Award for Excellence in Neurology

1989
International Health Fellowship Award recipient to study health care in Chile, SA

1979
Magna Cum Laude, State University of New York at Albany

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Publications

Journal Articles

2/2018
Corboy JR, Powers LB, Anderson DC, Barbano RL. "Message from the Editors to our Reviewers." Neurology. Clinical practice.. 2018 Feb 0; 8(1):2-3.

10/2017
Saran JS, Barbano RL, Schult R, Wiegand TJ, Selioutski O. "Chronic diphenhydramine abuse and withdrawal: A diagnostic challenge." Neurology. Clinical practice.. 2017 Oct 0; 7(5):439-441.

2/7/2017
Pirio Richardson S, Wegele AR, Skipper B, Deligtisch A, Jinnah HA, . "Dystonia treatment: Patterns of medication use in an international cohort." Neurology.. 2017 Feb 7; 88(6):543-550. Epub 2017 Jan 11.

Books & Chapters

2015
Book Title: Clinical Practice Guideline Process Manual
Author List: Guideline Development, Dissemination, and Implementation Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology
Published By: American Academy of Neurology2015

2015
Chapter Title: Mechanical and other lesions of the spine, nerve roots, and spinal cord.
Book Title: Cecil's Textbook of Medicine, 25th Edition
Author List: Barbano, RL
Published By: Cecil's Textbook of Medicine2015 in Elsevier. Philadelphia

2013
Chapter Title: Standard strategies for diagnosis and treatment of patients with newly diagnosed Parkinson disease.
Book Title: Neurology Clinical Practice 2013
Author List: Barbano, RL
Published By: 3(6):475-6.2013

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