Resources
Partnership with Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture between UMass Memorial Health and Encompass Health. It has received a joint commission accreditation gold seal of approval for Parkinson's disease rehabilitation. We work closely with physical, occupational and speech therapists at Fairlawn to provide a comprehensive care plan for our Parkinson's disease patients.
For Your Appointment
New patients with a diagnosed or suspected movement disorder may schedule an appointment for a comprehensive evaluation. We’d be honored to have you entrust us with your care.
To make an appointment at the UMass Memorial Movement Disorders Clinic, simply call Central Scheduling at 855-UMASS-MD (855-862-7763).
Preparing for Your First Visit
Important items to bring with you to your first appointment include:
Research
UMass Memorial Medical Center is the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, a major research center providing access to groundbreaking scientific research in movement disorders.
As a patient, you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials to test new interventions and treatments, observational studies to increase knowledge about movement disorders, and collaborative studies with other institutions.
Our Movement Disorders Team
Linda Paul, NP, Dr. Kara Smith, Dr. Anindita Deb, Dr. Wissam Deeb, Dr. Ari Wilkenfeld
Services We Provide
The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic at UMass Memorial Medical Center takes an individualized treatment approach to each patient’s unique medical and lifestyle needs. The cutting-edge treatments we offer include:
Conditions We Treat
The conditions we treat
Our team of board-certified neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating the full range of movement disorders:
Soaking Up Some Vitamin D
With summer in full effect, it should be easier to get some sun exposure to help boost your intake of vitamin D, aka the "Sunshine Vitamin." But have you ever wondered if you're getting too little? And what's the best way to get it?
Urgent Need for Blood Donations
Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship
Program Overview
The UMass Memorial Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship in Critical Care is a 12-month program focused on preparing Physician Assistants (PAs) and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) for a successful career in critical care medicine. The fellowship includes clinical and didactic curricula designed to provide a solid foundation in the management of critically ill patients.