Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Trial, Database Programming, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Disease Treatment, Drug Therapy, Healthcare, Injections, Leadership, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Medications, Medicine, Microsoft Access Database, Neurology, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Pumps, Speech and Language Pathology, Team Player, Telemedicine, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Ultrasound
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 Bov 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 Bov Neuroscience Institute, fostering advancements in neuroscience and patient care. Under Dr. Lisanbys 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 Parkinsons disease and atypical parkinsonian syndromes
- Management of essential tremor, dystonia, chorea, ataxia, and myoclonus
- Advanced treatment of Huntingtons disease
- Evaluation and treatment of drug-induced movement disorders
- Complex medication management for advanced Parkinsons 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 Parkinsons 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 Parkinsons 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 Parkinsons 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