Neurology - Movement Disorders

HonorHealth Bob Bove' Neuroscience Institute

Scottsdale, Arizona 

Primary Teaching Affiliate

NEW John Shufeldt School of Medicine & Medical Engineering at Arizona State University

The HonorHealth Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.

Be Part of the Future of Medicine

With the upcoming ASU School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, opening in 2026, this is a truly unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge medical education and research in collaboration with a top-tier university known for innovation. Under the leadership of Dean Sarah Hollingsworth "Holly" Lisanby, MD, a renowned neuropsychiatrist, the school will bring world-class research and innovation to the HonorHealth Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute, fostering advancements in neuroscience and patient care.  Under Dr. Lisanby’s leadership, the school will focus on integrating biomedical science, engineering, and healthcare technology, shaping the next generation of physicians advancing the future of patient care.

Core Clinical Expertise

• Diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonian syndromes
• Management of essential tremor, dystonia, chorea, ataxia, and myoclonus
• Advanced treatment of Huntington’s disease
• Evaluation and treatment of drug-induced movement disorders
• Complex medication management for advanced Parkinson’s disease

Procedural / Interventional Skills

Movement disorder specialists are often attracted to positions where they can perform or co-manage advanced therapies:

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) programming
• Participation in DBS patient selection and surgical planning
• Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia, spasticity, tremor, and blepharospasm
• Duopa (carbidopa/levodopa intestinal gel) pump management
• Selection of patients for MRI guided Focused ultrasound treatment for tremor
• Apomorphine and foslevodopa pump therapy initiation and management

Multidisciplinary Care Interests

Many movement specialists prefer working in team-based programs:

• Collaboration with neurosurgeons performing DBS
• Integrated clinics with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy
• Cognitive and psychiatric care collaboration
• Participation in multidisciplinary Parkinson’s or movement disorder clinics

Program Development & Leadership

Attracting candidates often involves opportunities to build or expand programs:

• Building a DBS or neuromodulation program
• Leading multidisciplinary movement disorder clinics
• Developing tele-movement disorder services
• Creating regional referral networks

Research & Innovation

Even physicians who are not heavily academic often like some research involvement:

• Participation in clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
• Work with industry-sponsored therapeutic trials
• Collaboration with neuroscience research institute

Teaching & Academic Engagement

Many movement specialists value some teaching even in hybrid/private-academic models:

• Teaching ASU John Shufeldt School of Medicine & Medical Engineering students (Commence 2026)
• Teaching neurology residents (2027)
• Educational outreach for community neurologists

Emerging/Advanced Technologies

• Adaptive/closed-loop DBS, image-based DBS programming

• Telemedicine for longitudinal Parkinson’s care

• MR-guided focused ultrasound

Lifestyle / Practice Elements That Appeal to Movement Specialists

• Outpatient-focused practice
• Predictable schedule with limited inpatient responsibilities (at this time there are no inpatient responsibilities)
• Ability to build a long-term patient panel
• Access to DBS neurosurgeons and advanced therapy programs
• Strong referral base from general neurology