UF Health Movement Disorders Centers of Excellence
Florida Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence
The Parkinson Foundation’s Centers of Excellence are chosen by a peer-review committee that bases designation on an individual center’s demonstrated excellence, their resources, and their dedication to Parkinson research, clinical care and outreach initiatives.
Tyler’s Hope Dystonia Center for Comprehensive Dystonia Care
In 2008 the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration was designated as the first Tyler’s Hope Center for Comprehensive Dystonia Care.
Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence
The Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence award recognizes centers nationwide who have distinguished experts in the diagnosis and management of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and creates a network of research centers committed to developing safe and effective treatment for people living with the disease.
Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence
Kids and adults living with Tic and Tourette syndrome need an interdisciplinary environment for treatment, and also an opportunity to participate in cutting edge research. The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health and the UF Center for OCD, Anxiety and Related Disorders (C-COARD) have come together to provide that environment.
HDSA Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence at UF Health
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) has designated the UF Huntington’s Disease Clinic a Center of Excellence, one of 43 centers across the country. Our Center provides services to HD patients and families in Florida and surrounding regions.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy & Atypical Parkinsonism Center of Care Clinic
In response to a critical need for care and research in this area our group decided in 2010 to pull together existing resources and to push forward toward a Center of Excellence for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy & Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders. The Center is now recognized as a CurePSP Center of Care.
Interdisciplinary deep brain stimulation at UF Health profiled by Smithsonian Magazine
THEY “BREACHED THE WALL”
There often is a wall between the neurosurgeon and the neurologist in DBS procedures. But there has been no wall between Dr. Kelly Foote & Dr. Michael Okun. Our team was featured in an article in Smithsonian Magazine.
News Updates
19th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium
Virtual- April 10, 202119th Annual Parkinson’s SymposiumJoin us this year for our 19th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium in for Patients…
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day. This year, the Parkinson’s disease (PD) support organizations…
Caregiver Appreciation Program happening during…
Join the Fixel Institute to give thanks to the people who support the Parkinson’s journey. Save The Date Caregiver’s Appreciation Program Friday…
Events
UF Movement Disorders
Upcoming Events
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Aug 06
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Care Partner Group
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, 3009 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
11:00am to 12:30pm
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Aug 13
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Aug 20
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Gainesville Parkinson’s Support Group
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, 3009 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
12:30pm to 2:00pm
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Aug 27
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Sep 03
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Care Partner Group
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, 3009 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
11:00am to 12:30pm
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Sep 10
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Sep 17
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Gainesville Parkinson’s Support Group
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, 3009 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
12:30pm to 2:00pm
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Sep 24
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Dance for Life for PD and Similar Movement Disorders
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Patient Education
19th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium (Virtual)
April 10, 2021
Our Keynote speaker is Dr. Bryce Buchowicz, speaking on Vision Changes in Parkinson’s Disease, followed by a discussion on current and upcoming therapies in Parkinson’s by Dr. Leonardo Almeida. After the two main speakers, viewers have the option to join one of two tracks. Either the “Parkinson’s 101” track for people just learning the basics, or the “Experienced Track” for people who have lived with Parkinson’s for many years and are well-versed on the basics.
Parkinson’s Treatment Tips
New Exercise Recommendations for Parkinson’s
New ReleaseExercise Guidelines for Parkinson’s DiseaseAccess Here In the May of 2021, the Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) and the American College of…
2021 Parkinson’s Symposium On-Demand
Earlier this year, UF Health and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases hosted its annual Parkinson’s Symposium virtually for the first…
Romance and Intimacy in Parkinson’s Disease
February is known as the month of love. With the popular holiday, Valentine’s day, this month often encourages people to express their love…
Parkinson’s Treatment Tips
Published Research Updates
Electrophysiological evidence of the role of the…
Yuqing Li and Dr. Yuning Liu’s findings published in the journal Brain Research Bulletin.
UF Lewy body dementia expert earns $3.2 million…
The grant will fund a study led by Melissa Armstrong, M.D., an associate professor of neurology, to improve end-of-life experiences for individuals…
Diffusion MRI for measuring Parkinson’s disease…
“Free water” may sound like what happens when you drink too much water. It is actually “fluid unconstrained by brain tissue, likely because of…