Jerrold Vitek MD

Jerrold Vitek, MD, PhD, is a neurologist who specializes in the treatment of parkinson's disease, dystonia, tremors and movement disorders, DaTscan Imaging and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Vitek sees patients at University of Minnesota Health Clinics and Surgery Center Neurology Clinic. His research focuses on the ultimate translation of basic laboratory research discoveries into clinical treatment options for affected patients in order to reduce symptoms, minimize side effects and enhance function and quality of life. Much of this work has provided new insight into the neurophysiology of movement disorders and the therapeutic mechanisms of DBS and contributed to improvements in DBS surgery and treatment, as well as the application of DBS to other neurological disorders. Dr. Vitek is also the Head of the Neurology Department, Director of the Neuromodulation Research Program, and Center Director of the University of Minnesota Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Research.