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Movement disorder care

We provide expert care to manage the symptoms or slow down the progression of movement disorders so you can lead a more confident and independent life.

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Nationally-ranked specialty care for movement disorders

With a wide range of symptoms and personal experiences, living with a movement disorder can feel overwhelming. Our compassionate movement disorder specialists are here to provide clarity, offer answers, and guide you toward the best treatment

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Advancing movement disorder care

We offer comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs, including these advanced services.

  • Interventional neuroradiology

  • Neurocritical care

  • Deep brain stimulation

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neuropsychological evaluation

  • Neurological evaluation

  • Medication management

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Patient story

Watch how DBS changed the life of a patient

Meet St. Mary's Regional Hospital patient who says he is the poster child for Deep brain stimulation (DBS). The treatment is designed for a range of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease

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Helping epilepsy patients live their best lives

We specialize in helping hard-to-treat and medically-intractable epilepsy patients. Our approach is to treat seizure disorders with medication, dietary options, neuromodulation, and surgical interventions. Many locations are certified as the highest tier “Level 4 Epilepsy Center” with National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).

I am the closest I have ever been to being seizure free thanks to Dr. Bigelow and his team.

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