Interdisciplinary Evaluation
The VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center interdisciplinary evaluation allows patients to access sub-specialty care providers in one location. This evaluation will include assessments by the professionals described below, and will result in a comprehensive treatment plan that will address each individual's needs. This treatment plan will be shared with other healthcare providers managing a patient's care.
Movement Disorder Neurology
The movement disorder neurologist evaluation includes assessment of symptoms, including non-motor features.
Clinical Neuropsychology
The neuropsychologist examines thinking skills such as attention, speed of thinking, visual and language skills, learning and memory, problem-solving, reasoning, and other brain and behavior functions including mood and quality of life.
Neurosurgery
The neurosurgeon and nursing team provide full assessments, pre-operative and post-operative care for deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Physical Therapy
The physical therapist evaluates conditioning, balance, coordination and motor skills.
Speech Therapy
The speech therapist evaluates speaking and swallowing.
As part of VCU Medical Center, our patients have access to other services as recommended by our team.
Clinical Research
Our clinical research projects are conducted in the same building as clinical appointments.
For more information, contact Ginger Norris, MGC vwnorris@vcu.edu or (804) 662-5307.
Make an Appointment
Please call (804) 360-4NOW (4669) to schedule an appointment.