Dr. Jessica Ng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jessica Ng is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist at the Stanford Health Care Movement Disorders Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of movement disorders, including ataxia, atypical parkinsonism, dystonia, essential tremor, Huntington’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Ng is skilled in assessing patients for minimally invasive treatments such as botulinum toxin therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS), alongside MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS). Her research interests focus on evaluating treatment and diagnostic tools for Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. Dr. Ng has presented her work at international and national meetings, including the International Congress on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders and the American Academy of Neurology. She is a passionate clinician-educator, often giving lectures to medical students, physician assistant students, residents, and community physicians. Dr. Ng is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford Neuroscience Health Center • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, provides comprehensive care for patients with movement disorders.

Awards

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Inductee

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Medical Student Prize of Excellence

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Clerkship Teaching Award

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.