Dr. Mahesh Padmanaban

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Mahesh Padmanaban is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Chicago, specializing in movement disorders. His clinical interests encompass a range of conditions including blepharospasm, dystonia, hemifacial spasm, Tourette syndrome, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and progressive supranuclear palsy. He is involved in the treatment of these disorders through various methodologies including medication management and surgical interventions such as deep brain stimulation. His research focuses on the genetic characterization of Parkinson’s disease, particularly in African and African admixed populations. His work contributes to the understanding of genetic risk loci associated with Parkinson's disease and the cognitive outcomes of patients treated with deep brain stimulation. Dr. Padmanaban has published extensively in reputable journals and is committed to advancing the field of neurology through both clinical practice and research.

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