William J. Weiner, M.D.

Professor of Neurology
Chair, Department of Neurology
Director, Maryland Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center

Department: Division
Neurology
Neurology: Parkinson's and Movement Disorders
NeuroSciences

Special Interests: Movement Disorders Treatment Trials; Comprehensive Care of Parkinson's Disease; Surgical Treatment of Parkinson's Disease

Medical Degree: University of Illinois

Residency: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Neurology

Certification: Neurology

Biography:

William J. Weiner, M.D., a nationally recognized leader in research and treatment for Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders, is the chairman of the Department of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, chief of Neurology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and director of the Maryland Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center.

In addition to publishing 15 neurology text books and more than 175 professional articles, Dr. Weiner is co-author of a new book for consumers, Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families. The book is a comprehensive resource for understanding the medical, emotional and practical challenges of life with Parkinson's disease.

Contact Information:
1-800-373-4111 (physicians only)
1-800-492-5538 (patients and general information)
1-410-328-8919 (news media only)