Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders
About the Division
The Division of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Other Movement Disorders and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center bring together a complete and multidisciplinary academic healthcare team to help individuals and their families affected by PD and other movement disorders.
The division cooperates with local physicians, area hospitals and therapy groups to provide comprehensive patient care and access to a variety of resources. We’re committed to linking medical, surgical, educational, rehabilitative and social services to treat:
- Parkinson's disease
- Essential tremor
- Huntington’s disease
- Multiple system atrophy
- Progressive supranuclear palsy
- Corticobasal syndrome
- Dystonia
- Myoclonus
- Restless legs syndrome
- Tourette syndrome
- Other genetic and non-genetic movement disorders
We’re deeply involved with broad scientific and clinical research programs that seek to understand the causes of PD and other movement disorders, identify biomarkers associated with distinct neurodegenerative pathways and advance research toward a cure. We participate in the most innovative clinical trials and offer access to the latest investigational treatments.
Parkinson’s Foundation recognition
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders was designated a Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s disease by the Parkinson’s Foundation, which recognizes healthcare facilities that provide exceptional care to those with Parkinson’s disease.
Goals and highlights
We’re committed to providing patients with PD and other movement disorders with excellent care, while working to find treatments and novel approaches to mitigate their symptoms. Our ultimate goal is to find a cure for PD and other movement disorders.
- Our extensive care center provides “one-stop” access to movement disorders experts, neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons and physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapists.
- State-of-the-art neurosurgical treatments include deep brain stimulation and magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound by our renowned neurosurgery team.
- We offer innovative treatment modalities such as infusion therapies and Botox injections.
- Cutting-edge research programs include gene therapy and other advanced therapeutic options.
- Other innovative programs for non-pharmacological interventions include the Mobility and Exercise in Neurodegenerative Disorders laboratory initiatives.
- We offer daily collaboration and active engagement with a multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical assistants, neuropsychiatrists, neuroradiologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, neurosurgeons, gastroenterologists and urologists.
Welcome from division Director Ariane Park, MD, MPH
The Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders Division provides advanced clinical resources and research opportunities that benefit from rich department collaborations with functional neurosurgery, genetic counseling, neuropsychiatry and physical, occupational and speech therapies. We offer a cooperative atmosphere and nurturing environment that promotes innovation and excellence in patient care, education and clinical research — the three fundamental pillars of academic medicine.
Centers and clinics
- Madden Center for Parkinson’s Disease
- Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation
- Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders
- Huntington’s Disease Clinic
- Specialty clinics under Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders
- Functional Movement Disorder Clinic: In this clinic, the movement disorders neurologists, nurse practitioners and clinical psychologist work together to provide accurate assessment and diagnosis of functional movement disorders, symptom monitoring over time, and evidence-based psychotherapy to treat movement symptoms.
- Movement Disorders Neuromodulation Clinic: A team of movement disorder specialists evaluate patients that have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or other movement disorder that are candidates for DBS or have underwent neuromodulation therapy
- Parkinson's Disease Multidisciplinary Clinic: A team of movement disorder specialists work closely with physical, occupational and speech therapists, psychologists and a social worker to provide a “one stop shop” to make it easy for patients to receive the care they need, in a timely fashion, all in one location.
Programs and services
- Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders Rehabilitation Program
- Assistive Technology Center provides patients with resources, equipment and electronic aids such as wheelchairs and computer devices.
- Parkinson’s Fitness Classes includes Moving with a Purpose, Forced Effort Aerobics, Speaking with a Purpose, Exercising with a Purpose, Nordic Pole Walking Club and Columbus Dance for Parkinson’s.
- Genetic Counseling for Parkinson’s helps explain the genetic risks of PD.
- Inpatient facility affiliation and support services plan for hospitalized patients.
- In-person and telehealth appointments to facilitate access to care.
Residency and Fellowship
The Department of Neurology at the Ohio State University has a long history of a dedicated commitment to education. We have world-class faculty and staff, state-of-the-art amenities, and novel technologies, all of which enables trainees to gain experience in the management of complex pathologies and apply innovative and high-quality medical care for a diverse patient population. Learn more about our residency and fellowship programs.
Fellowship opportunity
Advancement, opportunity, and collaboration describe the research and scholarship efforts in The Department of Neurology and the Health Services Research Division. Our faculty members are engaged in a broad range of multidisciplinary efforts to bolster advances in the practice, teaching, and research of family medicine. Our successes are demonstrated by professional presentations, publications, and grant support. Investigator-initiated research drives the department toward its goal of being a nationally and internationally recognized leader in research and scholarship. Educational initiatives and research continue to produce state-of-the-art curricula, teaching strategies, and learning techniques that advance medical education at many levels, including medical student education, residency training, and continuing medical education. The Ohio State University College of Medicine has as its goal to expand research in health equity, social determinants of health, population health, and health services and implementation science as well as the reduction of health inequities among our patients and communities through care delivery and education. The new faculty member will have an important role in helping the college achieve its goals. For more information and to apply, visit the Health Services Research Fellow posting.
Our Team
Ariane Park, MD, MPH
- Co-Director, Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders
Research and clinical trials
Our research program is focused on understanding key pathogenetic mechanisms and advancing the treatment of PD and other movement disorders, looking closely at motor symptoms (e.g., tremor, rigidity, gait impairment, abnormal movements) and non-motor complications (e.g., orthostatic hypotension, sleep disorders, cognitive impairment, autonomic dysfunction) frequently associated with these conditions.