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Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit
Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s and Huntington’s
disease
The Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit
provides diagnosis and comprehensive care to people with neurological
movement disorders such as:
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The staff serving
the Center includes 7 neurologists and 2 neuropsychologists,
8 nurse specialists, postgraduate neurologists, and a social
worker. Staff members are committed to the care and treatment
of patients
(and families) affected by movement disorders. We have been designated
a Center of Excellence by the National Parkinson Foundation
and
the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. We are active
in clinical research aimed at slowing
the progression of various movement disorders and finding alternative
therapies to improve the quality of life for our patients.
Diagnosis and treatment services are available and include Deep
Brain Stimulation neuropsychological
testing services and consultations. We evaluate cognitive
problems associated with neurolgical disorders such as:
Where We Are Located
Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit
919 Westfall Rd
Building C, Suite 220
Rochester, NY 14618
Directions to the Movement
and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit
Referrals
You may or may not require a referral in order to be seen by
a specialist at the Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders
Unit. You will be advised at the time you schedule your appointment,
or,
you
can
check
with your insurance carrier prior to making the appointment.
Appointments
The Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit participates
with Aetna, Blue Choice, Preferred Care, Medicare, Medicaid,
and Blue
Cross
Blue Shield of Rochester health plans. We accept cash, check,
and
most major credit cards for all applicable co-payments and
personal balances due at the time of service. If you must cancel
your appointment,
please do so at least 24 hours in advance. Please arrive 20
minutes before your appointment.
To make an appointment call 585-341-7500 or fax 585-341-7510.
For More Information
Make a Donation
The Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders Unit
relies on outside funding to operate. All funds received by the
Center are used exclusively for support
of clinical and research operations (unless otherwise specified
by the donor). Disease-specific contributions are encouraged
and
welcomed. All donations are tax deductible.
If you would like to help by making a contribution directly to
the center, contact:
Janine Fitzpatrick
University of Rochester/ Neurology
1351 Mt. Hope Avenue, Suite 223
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-275-7430
