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Movement Disorders Center
The Stanford Movement Disorders Center provides the full range of care for people with all types of movement disorders. Our movement disorder experts partner with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and goals.
The Center is one of 24 Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Research Centers of Excellence, helping to advance LBD care, community outreach, and connecting patients with the latest LBD clinical trials.
Movement Disorders Center
Our Doctors
Care and Treatment
Huntington's Disease and Ataxia Clinic
The Huntington's Disease and Ataxia Clinic offers an integrated, holistic approach to your care. We know that managing the symptoms of Huntington's disease and ataxia can be complex and we are here to help you every step of the way. Our team provides the expertise and support to take care of all of your daily needs.
Because of our extensive expertise in providing care for Huntington’s disease, the clinic has been designated a Huntington’s Disease Society of America Center of Excellence. Our doctors have treated hundreds of patients and families with Huntington’s disease and are conducting research to improve care options for this disease.
Approach to Care
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Call 650-723-6469
Fridays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Certain services are only offered on some Fridays. Please tell us which services you may need.
Our team believes in a holistic care approach, meaning that we care for all facets of Huntington’s disease and ataxia. We understand that these diagnoses can be emotionally devastating and impact various aspects of your life and your family’s life.
We provide consultations and treatment for people and families with no symptoms, those who are at risk for developing these conditions, couples who could pass the genes to their children, as well as all the way through advanced stage disease.
Our team works together to develop a treatment plan tailored to you, which may include:
- Genetic testing
- Drug therapy and symptom management
- Psychiatric care
- Physical therapy
- Clinical trials
- Community support resources
Huntington's Disease and Ataxia Clinic Team
All of the specialists you need are available in one clinic and can address your needs in an initial visit. We also offer future appointments for your second visit and beyond to address your specialized needs. During clinic visits, several team members work with you on specific aspects of your treatment plan.
Our team is made up of specialists including:
Neurologists (Clinic Co-directors)
Veronica E. Santini, MD, MA
Sharon Sha, MD, MS
Clinical Neurologists
Hok Morita, MD, MS
Laurice Yang, MD
Brent Bluett, DO
Jacinda Sampson, MD
Neuropsychiatrists
Sepideh N. Bajestan, MD, PhD
John Barry, MD
Nurse Coordinator
Isabelle Yi, RN, CNRN
Social worker
Amee Jaiswal, MSW
Elizabeth Conlan, MSW
Genetic counselors
Carly Siskind, MS, LCGC
Andrea Kwan, MS, LGC
Physical Therapist
Pamela Triano, PT, NCS
We also provide appropriate referrals outside of our team.
Support Groups
Huntington’s Disease Society of America Palo Alto Support Group
This support group provides a safe place to learn about Huntington’s disease, share experiences and resources, and find support from others who understand what it means to have Huntington’s disease in the family.
Second Tuesday of each month
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Palo Alto
305 N. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
For more information, contact Andrea Hanson-Kahn, support group facilitator.
Nationally Recognized
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
We are proud to have earned the 2019 recognition from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation "Healthcare Equity Index."
Causes and Treatments for Balance Disorders
The Stanford Balance Center is one of few medical centers in the country to offer an interdisciplinary program for comprehensive testing and community outreach.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
For Patients
For your convenience, you may check in for all same-day appointments at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center through a centralized, check-in desk near the front lobby. In addition to all outpatient services, you also can access onsite pre-surgery consultations at the center.
Appointments are available by physician referral only. Ask your doctor's office to fax a letter of referral, contact information, insurance information and records to 650-723-6002. We will review your records and contact you about an appointment.
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Bring any MRI or CT films
- Plan to be at the clinic for one to two hours
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
- To reorder a prescription, have your pharmacy call 650-723-4720 or fax a refill request to 650-725-0390.
- For Movement Disorders Center information, call 650-736-0514.
International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org
Call us to make an appointment
For Health Care Professionals
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
TRANSFER CENTER
Phone: 1-800-800-1551, 24 hours - 7 days a week
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as provides the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions visit Referring Physicians.
HOW TO REFER
Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.
Make an Appointment
To request an appointment, call 650-723-6469.