Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Boston, MA 02215
Clinic Appointments: 617-667-0519
Research/Events: 617-667-9890
About Us
The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center at BIDMC brings together an exceptional team of multidisciplinary providers to offer personalized care and the most advanced treatment to patients with Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia, tremors, atypical parkinsonism, and various other movement disorders. In addition to providing world-class care, our team provides educational and support resources, offers interdisciplinary clinics, and is actively involved in groundbreaking clinical trials.
Our neurological experts coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to meet the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of our patients with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. We have been designated a Center of Excellence by the Parkinson's Foundation. This award acknowledges our excellence in comprehensive care, research, community outreach, and education — all hallmarks of a leading-edge Parkinson's disease program.
Learn more
BIDMC offers innovative, intensive and comprehensive care for Huntington's disease (HD) throughout the course of the disease. We have been designated a Center of Excellence by the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA). This designation recognizes our commitment to high-quality, comprehensive care and access to clinical research for Huntington's disease.
Experts from the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center at BIDMC are leaders in the diagnosis, management and research of Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes. We have been designated a Center of Excellence by Mission MSA (formerly the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition). This award recognizes our commitment to comprehensive multi-disciplinary clinical care and support services for MSA patients and their families.
BIDMC is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of dystonia, a rare movement disorder characterized by excessive pulling of muscles, leading to twisting movements or abnormal postures. Dystonia may be treated with a combination of oral medications, botulinum toxin injections (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport and Myobloc), speech therapy, physical therapy and more.
Deep brain stimulation is an approved treatment for patients with tremors, dystonia and Parkinson's disease when medications are no longer adequate. DBS uses a surgically implanted device called a neurostimulator — similar to a heart pacemaker — to deliver electrical stimulation to targeted areas in the brain that control movement.
Essential tremor is a common movement disorder that usually affects the arms or hands. Living with tremor can be frustrating and even disabling at times. Daily activities such as dressing, feeding, and writing become can become difficult to perform. Our team of specialists is here to help.
The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center offers world-class diagnosis and treatment for patients with movement disorders such as:
- Ataxia
- Chorea
- Drug-induced movement disorders
- Dyskinesia
- Gait disorders
- Myoclonus
- Spasticity
- Tic disorders
Make an appointment with us by calling 617-667-0519.
Programs
WellnessWorks
Our WellnessWorks Program includes exercise classes and educational/support programs to help those with movement disorders live a healthy life.
Research
The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center actively participates in multi-center clinical trials. There is no cost to you for study-related care.
Email List
The best way to keep up to date with our center is by joining our mailing list. We send monthly newsletters and standalone emails about events, research, and more.
Support Us
Help maintain our center's excellence in quality care, research and patient education by supporting the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center today.