
Overview
Laura Buyan-Dent, MD, PhD, is a UW Health neurologist. She’s also an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and director of the Movement Disorders and Parkinson’s Program.Dr. Buyan-Dent diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, nerves and nervous system. She cares for patients with conditions such as tremors, dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), ataxia (loss of muscle control affecting balance, coordination and movement) and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder affecting the brain.Taking time to get to know patients, Dr. Buyan-Dent identifies their interests, activities and goals. She recommends treatments such as medical and physical therapies for balance and coordination, injection therapies for muscle spasms and surgical procedures.Dr. Buyan-Dent directs specialty movement disorder clinics where she provides therapies tailored to certain conditions and symptoms. Her subspecialty interests include helping performing artists with nerve and movement disorders that affect their performance. She also helps treat and prevent performance-related overuse injuries.Dr. Buyan-Dent’s research interests include Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders.In her free time, Dr. Buyan-Dent enjoys spending time with her family, playing the harp and spending time with her pets.Many of my patients have life-altering diseases. It’s a privilege to help them improve their lives and live life to the fullest — we’re in this together.
Dr. Buyan-Dent is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.
Dr. Buyan-Dent is board certified in Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Buyan-Dent is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Buyan-Dent has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent by calling their office at 608-263-5442. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, 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. Laura J. Buyan-Dent specialize in?
While Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Essential Tremor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura J. Buyan-Dent accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-5442 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Buyan-Dent isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Essential TremorDr. Buyan-Dent isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Movement DisordersDr. Buyan-Dent isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Buyan-Dent isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- ChoreaDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Chorea.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian AtrophyDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Dry MouthDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Focal DystoniaDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- Meige SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Meige Syndrome.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Dr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11Dr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17Dr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27Dr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Dr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31Dr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7Dr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.
- Tardive DyskinesiaDr. Buyan-Dent isAdvanced. Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- AthetosisDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Behr SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Behr Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- EncephalitisDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- EpilepsyDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Fragile X SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Fragile X Syndrome.
- Fragile XE SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Fragile XE Syndrome.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Harding AtaxiaDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Harding Ataxia.
- Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA)Dr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA).
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Marinesco Sjogren SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome.
- Memory LossDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- NeuralgiaDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Pol 3-Related LeukodystrophyDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Rasmussen EncephalitisDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Rasmussen Encephalitis.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- SeizuresDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Serotonin SyndromeDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Serotonin Syndrome.
- Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay TypeDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar AtaxiaDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28Dr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.
- Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- ThalamotomyDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Thalamotomy.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Buyan-Dent isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.

