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Pavan Vaswani
Movement Disorders Fellow at University of Pennsylvania
Pavan Vaswani, MD, PhD is a neurologist and movement disorders specialist at the University of Pennsylvania.14 He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.23
Professional Background
Dr. Vaswani is board-certified in neurology and specializes in movement disorders.4 He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Philadelphia area, including Pennsylvania Hospital.5 His clinical practice is based at Pennsylvania Hospital, where he sees patients aged 18 and up.1
Academic and Clinical Roles
- Assistant Professor: Dr. Vaswani serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania.12
- Associate Program Director: He is the Associate Program Director for the Movement Disorders Fellowship in the Department of Neurology.23
- Research Interests: His research focuses on clinical outcomes in patients with deep brain stimulation and quality of care in patients with Parkinson's disease.1
Education and Training
Dr. Vaswani's educational background includes:
- MD/PhD: He completed his MD/PhD, likely at Johns Hopkins University, as he joined the Shadmehr Lab there in 2011 as an MD/PhD student.6
- Undergraduate: He earned a BS in Computer Science, Neurobiology, and Biochemistry from the University of Washington.6
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Vaswani's clinical interests encompass various movement disorders. He has published research on topics such as:
- Parkinson's disease
- Deep brain stimulation
- Olfactory testing in prodromal Parkinson's disease
- Chorea and other movement disorders1
It's worth noting that while the query refers to him as a "Movement Disorders Fellow," the most current information indicates that he has progressed beyond fellowship to a faculty position as an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director for the fellowship program.23
