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Karlo J. Lizarraga Mendoza, M.D., M.S.

Specialties

Neurology

4.8 out of 5 stars
URochester Medical Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Contact

Call Center (585) 276-3000

About Me

Certified Specialties

Clinical Neurophysiology - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Neurology, Movement Disorders (SMD)

Associate Professor - Center for Health and Technology - Joint

Associate Professor - Department of Neuroscience (SMD) - Joint

Associate Professor - Department of Neurosurgery (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Movement Disorders, Toronto Western Hospital GME (Canada). 2017 - 2019

Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine At Jackson Memorial Hospital. 2016 - 2017

Residency, Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine At Jackson Memorial Hospital. 2013 - 2016

Internship, Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine At Jackson Memorial Hospital. 2012 - 2013

Education

MS | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. 2021

MS | Universidad Nacional de San Agustin (Peru). 2012

MD | Universidad Nacional de San Agustin (Peru). 2008

Research

Clinical Trials

A Multi-center, Noninterventional Study Evaluating Variability, Reliability, and Compliance for the Parkinson's Disease Diary

Lead Researcher: Karlo J Lizarraga mendoza

This study aims to evaluate the completion of a Parkinson's disease (PD) diary in patients with PD in whom medications do not provide adequate control of symptoms. The PD diary is a report of symptoms filled out on a paper form.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Absolutely loved the physician I saw at my last appointment. Personable, thorough, kind

Jun 19, 2026

5.0 stars

Dr. Lizarraga is a wonderful doctor. More doctors should be like him. Caring, listens to me, involves me in decisions, explains condition,meds & any procedures very well. I wish him success in his new endeavors. I wish he would stay as finally found an excellent neurologist & movement specialist. Thank you for helping me. Best of luck to you. Stay as good as you are.

Jun 11, 2026

5.0 stars

I saw two care providers. They were both very professional answered all my questions.

Jun 05, 2026

5.0 stars

My provider has been OUTSTANDING from day one

May 16, 2026

4.8 stars

Don't let him leave.

May 14, 2026

5.0 stars

Dr. Lizarraga is patient, methodical and kind in adjusting and helping me manage my DBS settings.

Apr 26, 2026

5.0 stars

Excellent appt. With provider!

Apr 19, 2026

5.0 stars

Most thorough neurological exam ever!

Apr 13, 2026

5.0 stars

I thought Dr Lizarraga was the most thorough doctor I have ever seen. Very knowledgeable, kind and caring. The student doctor was also very thorough and kind.

Apr 02, 2026

5.0 stars

Explained details so I can understand

Mar 22, 2026

5.0

Dr. Lizarraga is a wonderful, caring, compassionate doctor. He listens to me and has given me so many tips on how to manage my Parkinson's. He answers My Chart questions promptly. I feel so blessed to have him as my neurologist.

Feb 28, 2026

5.0

I'm 73yo and this was an incredible examination. [...]

Feb 19, 2026

5.0

Dr was great

Jan 22, 2026

5.0

Dr. Lizarraga is always concerned, courteous, and kind.

Nov 28, 2025

5.0

Good professionals

Nov 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lizarraga is exceptional in explaining the changes he is recommending following DBS surgery

Oct 19, 2025

5.0

Excellentt communications and resolution of moving forward

Oct 10, 2025

5.0

Excellent experience

Sep 30, 2025

5.0

Dr was very helpful

Aug 22, 2025

5.0

VERY good

Aug 11, 2025

5.0

Very nice dr

Mar 23, 2025

5.0

My physician adjusted my DBS system for a positive change. My muscle groups took a few days to catch up with the new programming, but that went away and it has been great since.

Jan 24, 2025

5.0

He took significant time to listen concerning a complex issue.

Sep 21, 2023