Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. Julie R. Leegwater-Kim

Neurology
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
41 Mall Rd, 
Burlington, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
21
conditions
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
41 Mall Rd, 
Burlington, MA 

Overview

Julie Leegwater-Kim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Dr. Leegwater-Kim is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Leegwater-Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in NY

Hospital Affiliations

St Joseph Hospital
Winchester Hospital
Emerson Hospital -
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
Northeast Hospital Corporation

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Natural History and Biospecimen Repository for Dystonia; Comprehensive Rating Tools for Cervical Dystonia; Validity & Reliability of Diagnostic Methods & Measures of Spasmodic Dysphonia
Natural History and Biospecimen Repository for Dystonia; Comprehensive Rating Tools for Cervical Dystonia; Validity & Reliability of Diagnostic Methods & Measures of Spasmodic Dysphonia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 26, 2020

3 Total Publications

Current Guidelines for Classifying and Diagnosing Cervical Dystonia: Empirical Evidence and Recommendations.
Current Guidelines for Classifying and Diagnosing Cervical Dystonia: Empirical Evidence and Recommendations.
Journal: Movement disorders clinical practice
Published: June 22, 2021
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Is Dr. Julie R. Leegwater-Kim a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Julie R. Leegwater-Kim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Movement Disorders, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Julie R. Leegwater-Kim specialize in?

While Dr. Julie R. Leegwater-Kim is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Secondary Parkinsonism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Julie R. Leegwater-Kim participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Julie R. Leegwater-Kim has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Movement Disorders. You can view a list of Dr. Julie R. Leegwater-Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Julie R. Leegwater-Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 781-744-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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